OK, so here's a good question for the resident experts that have had
experience with this subject...
Is there ever a time when it's OK to cut the vertical limbs of a tree?
I understand that cutting a substantial amount of the top of a tree is
considered "topping" the tree which is not recommended.
But, if you let a tree that is a type that is known to be prone to braking
off during storms since they are weak to began with... if you let these things grow vertical forever, isn't this just asking for damage if the tree is next to a house or driveway where vehicles are parked?
And, if you never trim trees to the point limbs could damage a house,
wouldn't that effect your homeowner's insurance?
Just curious as to what the general consensus is on if it's OK to
cut at least a little off of a vertical limb or if you never ever do
that and just deal with the consequences if it breaks someday.
experience with this subject...
Is there ever a time when it's OK to cut the vertical limbs of a tree?
I understand that cutting a substantial amount of the top of a tree is
considered "topping" the tree which is not recommended.
But, if you let a tree that is a type that is known to be prone to braking
off during storms since they are weak to began with... if you let these things grow vertical forever, isn't this just asking for damage if the tree is next to a house or driveway where vehicles are parked?
And, if you never trim trees to the point limbs could damage a house,
wouldn't that effect your homeowner's insurance?
Just curious as to what the general consensus is on if it's OK to
cut at least a little off of a vertical limb or if you never ever do
that and just deal with the consequences if it breaks someday.
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