Lamp post as top anchor

[daltontrees]

I did an awkward reduction today on a Tibetan cherry in the pouring rain. I don't think it would have been possible without using the lamp post as a top anchor. Actually couldn't have asked for better. First time for everything 

[Steve Bullman]

Nice! Used a telegraph pole in the past

[AHPP]

This I approve of.

[gand]

Used that trick a couple of times. Was a lifesaver. 

[Will C]

That was a bright idea 💡 

[Dan Maynard]

I like the idea but not sure the tree should be there in the way of the light?

[daltontrees]

1 hour ago, Dan Maynard said:

I like the idea but not sure the tree should be there in the way of the light?

It's a poor layout by the builders. Lamp post right up through the tree. No light reaching pavement. Tiny grass area for rooting. Roots are already bouncing off the kerb and both driveways. Of all the cherries in the street this one is by far the most vigorous. I am speculating it is because the light helps growth at night and keeps leaf on later into year.

[Wonky]

I'm sure that made light work of that job

[daltontrees]

One of my brighter ideas.

 

[Khriss]

Steel tube, should be fine, dunno wot yr RA MS read like 😉 wouldn't trust a manky old concrete lamp column tho  😬 K