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Topped trees break in storms
 This tree was topped about a year ago. Many sprouts grew from the cut stems. Because sprouts are not well connected to the topped stem, sprouts are very prone to break from the stub. |
Trees that were topped recently do not blow down because there is nothing to catch the wind. This does not mean topping is good tree care (See: more information). Sprouts that grow from topped trees are poorly connected to the cut stub making them susceptible to breakage in storms.
