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Tree stands in 120 mph winds
This
tree will be easier to restore than many trees because it began with a good
structure. The small diameter branches on trees with a dominant leader structure
broke a good way out from the trunk. This kept the trunk and the branch unions
intact. The restoration process seeks to encourage good structure mostly by
guiding growth toward the center of the tree.
Treatment: First the canopy was cleaned by removing dead branches and reducing broken branches
back to lateral branches were possible. The large broken branch on the left
side of the canopy shown in the photo below can be removed back to the trunk
or preferable back to a live lateral branch. Sprouts
can be managed beginning in a year or two to encourage good structure. This
process will require several prunings over a period of five years or more. (See: Details of sprout management)
