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cypress tree has branches bent during ice storm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 2:51 pm
OK, posted this on the OT, but surprise, I didn't get any reasonable advice. I got a pics or it didn't happen, and am currently waiting for someone to suggest to piihb.
Anyways, I have a couple of young cypress trees. The ice storm obviously bent them over quite a bit, but the have for the most part recovered.
Some of the branches on the sides are still bent, some as far as 90 degrees. Now, should I just tie them to the trunk with some arbor tie and hope they straighten out? If they don't within a year, do you prune them?
What say the outdoor board on this issue? Cant get any worse advice than from the OT...
Anyways, I have a couple of young cypress trees. The ice storm obviously bent them over quite a bit, but the have for the most part recovered.
Some of the branches on the sides are still bent, some as far as 90 degrees. Now, should I just tie them to the trunk with some arbor tie and hope they straighten out? If they don't within a year, do you prune them?
What say the outdoor board on this issue? Cant get any worse advice than from the OT...
Posted on 3/9/14 at 3:24 pm to thetempleowl
If it's a young tree you'll be okay.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 3:44 pm to thetempleowl
Cut them off. It'll just let an infection start if you don't and they are ripped open
Posted on 3/9/14 at 3:48 pm to thetempleowl
They're fine. Cut them if they break or begin to splinter. If they stay crooked, it may give the tree some unique features in later years.
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