Don’t raise it, reduce it! @ArboristAdvice

Although raising might be the end goal, reduction of the entire limb decreases weight and leverage thereby raising the limb.  Mesquites and Palo Verdes respond to reduction with thickness and strength.

[@anonymous_end_user]

I was wondering how to deal with this exact situation! Thanks for the tip

[@TomJerry-yr5vv]

I understand reduction cuts. Dont raise it, reduce it. If the reduction cuts dont raise it and there are no more places for reduction cuts along the branch (lions tail) do i cut the whole limb off? Questions are for a mesquite trees

[@douglashart5059]

Great advice! Thank you.