Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in the Tri-Cities and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.
Injuries
Be sure to remove trunk wraps and check for injuries before purchasing trees. Incorrect pruning cuts are major problems that can lead to disease and defects.
Form
• Branch spacing: Branches should be evenly spaced and firmly attached to the trunk. Squeezed branches and weak branch unions will be problems as the tree grows larger.
• Trunks: If the tree has multiple trunks, make sure the trunks are well separated at the ground line. Trunks expand as the tree grows, so two trunks that are only slightly separated will squeeze together later.
• Cracks: Look for signs of vertical trunk cracks, especially at branch unions.
There are great differences in the environmental requirements for each tree species.
Consult with an arborist or landscaper if necessary.
Best Season to Transplant
The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season in the fall after the leaf drop, or early spring before bud break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth.
Storing and Transporting
Trees and shrubs that have been dug for transplanting should be planted as soon as
possible. Cover a root ball with damp material which will retain moisture (burlap, peat
moss, canvas, plastic, etc.) until planting.
We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree care company in Richland, we’d love the chance to earn your business.