4 Tree Questions? 1. Can a leaning tree be cabled to other trees and...
1. Can a leaning tree be cabled to other trees and if so, will it eventually cause damage to the supporting trees?
2. Can you put some kind of silicone or tar surrounded by cracks in the forks of a tree to keep out moisture?
3. Can you cut the top stale a deciduous tree, leaving mainly "trunk" and hold new branches grow?
4. If a large branch falls stale and takes part of the tree trunk, will the tree die because the middle of the tree trunk is exposed?
Thanks for your backing.
Answers: I would call an Arborist to take a look at your mixed tree situations. #'s 2&4 are serious problems and could cause the trees to fall within a strong wind. #3 is called 'Topping' and ruins the tree. Branches will grow hindmost, but in a very unnatural track. It is harmful to the tree. See website below.
#1 may need to be removed if it is tendency too far. The root system may be on the verge of failure to hold the tree contained by the ground, and a prolonged soaking or heavy wind could also bring it down.
An Arborist may be expensive, but it is money powerfully spent, especially if any of the trees are a danger to houses in the neighbourhood. If your tree damages a neighbors property, you are liable. In light of that, the cost of an arborist is pretty reasonable.
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/top...
1. When you see tendency trees in parks they are always supported from the bottom (proped up) not cabled to other trees - they must do this for a explanation.
2. You would probably need to get some direction from a tree surgeon. You can get some tree repair treatments and these may be more appropriate.
3. If you cut the top of a deciduous tree you will probably ruin the shape of the tree. Most trees grow in a round or pointed (cone) if you cut the foundation out the tree looses this and grows out from the sides. One wrecked you may as well pull the tree out and start again.
4. Depending on how bleak the damage is the tree will try to repair itself. I live in a dry climate and we don't capture water pooling inside the trunk etc but if you live in a severely wet climate and the wound can hold water this may allow diseases and fungus contained by so you may have to make the wound weather proof until the harm heals over.