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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Brace rods to support a cracked tree trunk (2004-2013)



The first two photos are of me back in 2004 installing brace rods to support the main trunk of the tree where it was very much split apart. (For you climbers out there, don't judge me too harshly on the Blake's Hitch!  I hadn't graduated to my Lockjack yet.) You can't really tell from the photos, but the split was there, and there was active movement.  I installed two support cables in the upper canopy, and then installed three brace rods to stabilize the crotch union. 

Unfortunately, the tree was a very large... Ash.

Earlier this year I went to  my friend's house for a fish fry and took the third picture.  What I was happy to see was that the crack had actually begun to close over!  What hurt was that all that is left of this 90' Ash was pretty much what you see in the photo.  The canopy has been totally removed as the tree was stone dead due to Emerald Ash Borer.

Arborist: José Fernández
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Thanks for this nice information. I really appreciate your work, keep it up. Tree Trimming El Valle Del Antilope

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  2. UnknownSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I think it is great what you guys do! I just had some tree service in Calgary. They saved my tree!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I am looking for some Calgary tree experts. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

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  4. UnknownOctober 16, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    We brought our Chicago tree service out a couple of years ago to install some brace rods. I was skeptical the tree could survive this crack, but it's actually healing.

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    I am having some troubles with some trees. I need a tree removal person to come help me out. I know I cannot do it by myself and I do not want to. Can someone help me out?

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  6. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Wow, you have to be pretty brave to do this. I hope that our tree service in Calgary keeps going strong.

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  7. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    I have been meaning to ask you, what is birch leafminer? I have heard that it is in our area and I was wondering if you could tell me more about it. Thanks!

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    1. Russell Tree ExpertsDecember 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      Hello Elijah:
      Here is a great fact sheet published by The Ohio State University on Birch Leafminer. One thing of interest is that a Birch tree affected by leafminer can become more susceptible to Bronze Birch Borer, which is a common problem for most white bark Birch tree varieties in our area.

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  8. UnknownDecember 5, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Excellent work! You guys do a great job. Thanks for sharing. If you need budget tree services or tree services perth please contact us.

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  9. Russell Tree ExpertsDecember 6, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Thank you all for your comments! Sorry I have not responded sooner - things have been busy.

    @Dexter Morgan:
    You can check the ISA website here to find Certified Arborists in your area. Good luck! http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx

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  10. Russell Tree ExpertsDecember 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    @ Jak Manson:
    We would be happy to help you with your tree needs as long as you are near Columbus Ohio.
    Otherwise, please search the ISA website for Certified Arborists near you:
    http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx

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