Tree pruning in Mechelen

The tree in Mechelen had a very unbalanced crown. Along the left, on the north side, there were much fewer branches than on the south side. And just there are the overhanging branches on the neighbors' side. That is why we started pruning the tree in Mechelen.

In this way, the crown can be partially balanced again. And the reduce overhanging branches.

But not in one pruning, because making too large pruning wounds is bad for the tree. It is a multi-year plan.

And in the interim period the tree can regain its strength. This means that it does not fall prey to attacks by fungi and the like.

 

 

 

 

 

Tree pruning in Mechelen and shortening overhanging ones

 

It started with the customer's request tree advice to give.

Because he had noticed that the tree had many branches on the neighbor's side.

And he was worried that part of the crown would break off and storm damage would cause to his neighbors. He also wondered whether the tree was still in good condition condition was and it pruning the tree was possible.

After inspecting the tree, an Robinia pseudoacacia, we found that the tree was in almost perfect condition. And only top-heavy branches were present. Both along the neighbors' side and to the inside of the customer's garden.

After discussing the risks and possible measures, it was decided to prune the tree in Mechelen. By taking the top-heavy branches on the one hand and also taking the overhanging branches on the other hand to reassure the neighbors preventively. And because the good condition of the tree also allowed it.

In total, only about twenty branches were pruned to bring the crown into better balance. And reduce the overhanging branches.

During the pruning, work was carried out in accordance with the European Pruning Standard for correct pruning.

 

Inspection plaque sludge of Robinia pseudoacacia in Mechelen.

 

Detail photo at the armpit of the Robinia pseudoacacia. There is no cavity in the living wood of the tree, only the bark ridges that come together create a gap between the two trunk parts. Humus forms in the crack due to the fallen leaves. After which a small elder started to grow.

 

 

Installing a dynamic crown anchor against storm damage

 

We have also placed a dynamic crown anchor between the main stem and the most vigorous and top-heavy branch. To prevent this branch from breaking out during a storm and causing storm damage. And because we were pruning the tree in Mechelen, this work could suddenly be carried out.

A dynamic crown anchor ensures that a branch cannot break out in strong winds. But it also ensures that the branches can still move when there is little wind, so that they can still grow in thickness.

In the past, steel cables were used in tree surgery. But now we know better in tree care and we use dynamic crown anchors with a damper.

 

Final image of the tree in Mechelen after pruning. Before cleaning up.

 

 

After pruning the tree in Mechelen, chopping

 

After pruning we chop all the branches with our hydraulically driven Jo Beau M500 chopper. Because the too pruning tree in Mechelen it is located in a small garden, which you cannot enter with a large chopper.

But because our chopper is small and powerful, this is the most suitable solution.