Re: Cypress Tree Question
- Subject: Re: Cypress Tree Question
- From: L*@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 03:22:59 EDT
Donna,
Please don't top your tree! It can do a lot of damage and even lead to the
death of the tree. The International Society of Arboriculture has a good
explanation of why on their web site:
http://www.isa-arbor.com/consumer/topping.html
The National Arbor Day Foundation's web site lists 9 things you should know
about trees. Number one is don't top trees!
http://www.arborday.org/trees/NineNum1.html
Perhaps your tree just needs to be pruned. If it were my tree, I would call a
certified arborist for an evaluation and possible pruning. A mature Cypress
is very valuable and worth the expense.
If you want to do it yourself, here is some good information about how to
properly prune a tree: http://www.isa-arbor.com/consumer/pruning.html
For other information about tree care from the International Society of
Arboriculture, go to: http://www.isa-arbor.com/consumer/consumer.html
Hope this helps, and good luck with your tree. --Janis
In a message dated 4/5/03 7:56:23 PM Central Standard Time, dsdavis@intop.net
writes:
> Is anybody there?
> I don't believe I've read a post on this list in quite awhile. Well,
> I've got a question.
> We have a fairly large Cypress tree in our back yard (probable 18 to
> 20 ft. tall) and my husband and I were discussing it the other day and
> he suggested we "top" it.
> The problem is, we don't know when to do this or how much to cut from
> the top. We surely don't want to damage the tree in any way.
> So, your thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
> Donna in NE Mississippi zone 7
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