Green Acres
February 16, 2022
Many Reasons Why Deciduous Trees Should Not Be Topped
Topping is the drastic removal or cutting back of large branches in mature trees. The tree is sheared like a hedge and the main branches are cut to stubs. Many homeowners top trees when they reach heights considered unsafe fearing a strong wind might blow large trees over. However, the extensive root system of a healthy tree provides adequate support for the tree. Below are a number of reasons why deciduous trees should not be topped.
Starvation: Trees need leaves to manufacture starches during photosynthesis. A tree’s transport syst...
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