10/22/2024
It was a spectacular day here in Sunnyside and we had the pleasure of pruning trees all day at the Colonial Court common space. The folks at the garden were concerned about the low hanging branch on this Siberian elm, which had gotten even lower during the last few months (before photo on top). But they liked the shade it provided and I was reluctant to fully remove such a significant portion of the tree. As you can see, a major end weight reduction elevated the branch significantly. We also reduced the density in the middle canopy to encourage interior sprouting on that low branch. Some additional support for that branch, like a prop or cables, could be a good idea in the future and they are considering it. Just one highlight of a productive and lovely day.
