Canopy Restoration

Question 1

Topped Trees

Answer 1

topped branches cause an overcompensation of sprouting, too many sprouts causes weak attachment and are more susceptible to disease. correct by removing and subordinating sprouts utilizing directional pruning to create a new leader

Question 2

Lions-Tailed Trees

Answer 2

have been overthinned; allow sprouts to develop along the branches for a few years while the tree rebuilds its energy sources - then selectively remove and subordinate new sprouts to create a new leader

Question 3

Tipped Trees

Answer 3

same as topping except the pruning cuts are smaller in diameter (rounding over) remove all but one sprout from some of the tipping cuts, remove some branches that were tipped back to the trunk or laterals, space scaffold branches far enough apart so they can develop laterals

Question 4

Storm Damaged Trees

Answer 4

damage will elicit water sprouts, allow them to grow for a few years to restore vigor to the tree, save the sprouts spaced apart from each other that appear to be capable to growing into strong limbs

Question 5

Neglected Trees

Answer 5

will need everything; subordination, reduction, thinning, cleaning and risk reduction

Question 6

Max Canopy Removal for Young Trees

Answer 6

25-30%

Question 7

Max Canopy Removal for Medium Aged Trees

Answer 7

20-25%

Question 8

Max Canopy Removal for Mature Trees

Answer 8

10-15%

Question 9

Pruning to Slow Growth

Answer 9

remove, reduce or head (only on branches 1-2 years old)