There are several reasons why people plant trees in their landscaping. Whether it is for much needed shade or to add beauty and diversity to their landscape design, trees are beautiful and something that most homeowners want to have on their property. In order to have healthy, strong trees on your property, there is some maintenance that needs to be done. Arbor Improvements is here to talk about something called CODIT pruning and how it can help to strengthen the structure of your trees.
What is CODIT Pruning?
Sometimes, when there branches that are having a negative impact on the growth of a tree, CODIT (Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees) pruning is needed. These pruning techniques are used to remove decayed growth and prevent future decay from happening. When this is done, it will help to strengthen the structure of a tree. Here are some of the ways it can make a tree stronger:
– Gets rid of lateral growth within the crown that causes entanglement
– Removing a stem that will address co-dominant stems
– Removing a branch that needs removal to free another
– Remove water sprouts that take nutrients from the tree and threaten the structure
– Thinning the canopy for photosynthesis to more easily take place
– Taking out suckers that can cause crowding and suck nutrients
– Removing dead or dying limbs to help stimulate new growth
What are the Structural Problems of Trees?
In the paragraph above, we talked about some of the ways that CODIT pruning can strengthen the structure of a tree. We would like to expound on these issues and why they can be detrimental to the growth of a tree.
– Co-Dominant Stems: This happens when there are two stems that are fighting for dominance.
– Water Sprouts: These branches shoot straight up and work to suck resources from the tree.
– Entangled Branches: Branches that cross each other and or branches that twist themselves around other branches.
– Tree Suckers: This is new growth that shoots up around the bottom of the tree or from the roots of the tree.
– Overcrowding Trees: When there are too many interior branches, it can block the sun and the tree suffers.
– Tree Bark Inclusion: This is a process when two branches grow into each other and end up trapping bark between them.
Proper Tree Pruning is Important
Some homeowners make the mistake of attempting to prune their trees on their own. It might sounds simple to cut off branches that you think should be removed. However, pruning your tree the wrong way can end up hurting the tree rather than helping it.
Tree Trimming, Removal & More in Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Union and Spartanburg, SC
If you need to have your tree pruned, you want to choose tree specialists like the team we have at Arbor Improvements to take care of it because of our extensive knowledge of CODIT pruning and tree care. We will ensure pruning is done properly so that your tree is structurally strong and healthy. Call us today!
