What is tree topping?
Tree topping is a practice that can do much more harm than good. The goal is to reduce the size of the tree, but it compromises the tree’s health, and can lead to a hazardous situation if the tree dies. Seaside recommends a variety of alternatives to tree topping. Contact us if you have a specific situation you would like us to evaluate for you free of charge.
-The act of intentionally and coinsistantly removing large sections of the tree. The American National Standards Institute(ANSI) prohibits topping. This act promotes decay and produces rapid growths called watersprouts. Weakly attached limbs. It decreases the trees ability to produce energy (photosynthesis) due to leaf reduction, weakening its vigor and starving the tree.