Cabling, Bracing and Preventative Maintenance

Many shade and ornamental trees are damaged throughout the year by windstorms, ice and snow accumulation, lightning or other mechanical sources. Severe damage such as splitting or pulling apart of branch forks (v crotches), removal of large areas of bark, twisting and splitting of the trunk, or even uprooting may occur.

These injuries usually result in a change in appearance of the tree and increase it’s susceptibility to a subsequent insect or disease attack. Cables and braces if properly installed by a trained Arborist will help protect the tree and any structure around the tree.

When to Cable

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There is a difference between a stable crotch an an unstable crotch. A V crotch is when large multiple stems have wood tissues that do not unite together, which creates an unstable spot in the tree. Although none of us can predict the wrath of mother nature, a Certified Arborist can tell you where a tree is most likely to incur splitting and this is normally in V crotches. The largest V crotches should be secured first. U crutches are stable crotches where the wood tissues do unite together. This sounds confusing and it is. Consult only a Certified Arborist to help you decipher between the two.