Summer crown reduction - yew trees

[Magooligan]

Hi all.

 

I've applied for and recieved CA consent to reduce some untidyand 'leggy' yews which were pollarded decades ago and have been competing for light ever since.  The tree officer has shared concern about doing this in the hieght of summer for fear of adding the stress of the sun/heat to that of the 30% reduction on the upper crown.

 

In an ideal world where tree surgeons pack up for the spring and summer....what with the nesting birds and all, we may leave it to a time when the sun is less strong.  

 

What do you know or think about this issue?

 

Stay safe!

Magoo

 

 

 

 

 

[arboriculturist]

2 minutes ago, Magooligan said:

Hi all.

 

I've applied for and recieved CA consent to reduce some untidyand 'leggy' yews which were pollarded decades ago and have been competing for light ever since.  The tree officer has shared concern about doing this in the hieght of summer for fear of adding the stress of the sun/heat to that of the 30% reduction on the upper crown.

 

In an ideal world where tree surgeons pack up for the spring and summer....what with the nesting birds and all, we may leave it to a time when the sun is less strong.  

 

What do you know or think about this issue?

 

Stay safe!

Magoo

 

 

 

 

 

You may be aware that trees have 'shade leaves' and these are far more susceptible to sun scorch than other foliage. Also the normally shaded bark will be adversely affected if this summer prevails.

 

Sound advice from the TO - leave it until end September.  ?

 

[Magooligan]

3 minutes ago, arboriculturist said:

You may be aware that trees have 'shade leaves' and these are far more susceptible to sun scorch than other foliage. Also the normally shaded bark will be adversely affected if this summer prevails.

 

Sound advice from the TO - leave it until end September.  ?

 

Yes and thanks for taking the time to respond....I don't disagree. 

 

Cheers

Magoo

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

If the client is pushing for works to be done, could you possibly deal with the "untidy and leggy parts" in isolation returning later in the summer to complete the fuller works when the sun has gone back to the Med?

 

Sell it right to the client and you may even get paid twice