Cabling/Guy Wires
Blog Post by Kerry Norman
Stabilizing trees during the establishment period to prevent toppling is an extremely important topic when discussing tree relocation , it can determine success or failure. In addition, a falling tree may affect others nearby. Obviously, root anchorage is severely compromised during the boxing process, and for this reason all relocated trees should be guy wired. Typically, one considers installing cables after planting, however, it is equally important to consider stability during boxing, transporting and planting trees.
It is advisable to provide temporary guy wires during these procedures. My experience is that cables must remain in place for no less than two years and in some cases up to five years. Maintenance of cables plays a vital role in the success and safety of tree moving. Proper cable installation and maintenance insures the safety of people, property and the tree as well.
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| Close up of current years shoot growth, some in excess of 9″. | These two photos are shown in rebuttal to an article published in SCOPE (Santa Clarita organization for planning the community) in 2002, the article can be visited at (www.scope.org/welcome.html). The writer claims that the Quercus lobata is failing due to being moved. The photos I shot were taken in April 2003 of the same exact tree and it is again clear the tree is far from dead. |
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