On our tree farm we've discovered that a sudden, wide release opening around a mature oak often results in its loss. The tree begins to develop epicormic branching and soon the top begins to fail. Those oldsters have gotten used to their slowly evolving environment over decades and the sudden increase in water, light and wind stress is too much. We've found releasing in stages to be more successful.
Nicely done. Really enjoy your videos. In the process of TSI on my property.
Thanks Nate! We appreciate you watching. Good luck with your property! Keep us posted how it's going.
On our tree farm we've discovered that a sudden, wide release opening around a mature oak often results in its loss. The tree begins to develop epicormic branching and soon the top begins to fail. Those oldsters have gotten used to their slowly evolving environment over decades and the sudden increase in water, light and wind stress is too much. We've found releasing in stages to be more successful.
Makes sense! A sudden, significant exposure to their environment (more sunlight) could be stressful. I've seen it happen many times before myself.