As I ride around town and we go on drives, I regularly see trees that have been ruthlessly trimmed by hydro crews. Sometime there's virtually a hole in the centre of the branches. I'm always observing trees, noting what species they are, and thinking about whether they're healthy or not.
In the distance, partly blocked by our own maple tree, you see two lare Sugar Maples out on the golf course. The right hand tree looks unhealthy to me, and since it's a beautiful tree, I'm concerned.
A closer look shows the difference. Sorry about the tree trunk blocking the view. This is the tree that spurred me to write this post.
So while I was out the other day I got a clear view. The difference between the two trees is troubling! As they say on the news, 'This is a developing story'.
While I was looking past our own Sugar Maple, I noted a healthy coating of greenish lichen. It only shows up in certain atmospheric conditions, but it intrigues me. This is not a sign of poor health as far as I know, but it's interesting.
Then driving downtown I spotted this poor specimen, a deep V cut out of the top to accommodate the hydro lines.
And here's my favourite chestnut tree, half of the top completely removed!
But it still has amazing flowers!
It's a tricky business, tree trimming. I hear your pain.
ReplyDeleteAt our previous home, we had about one acre of firewood trees. An arborist came to fell some pines and gum trees, and when he had finished, I asked him if he was happy with them all, maybe about 12 or more. Yes, but that last one should have been another inch to the right.!!! He would go to the very top, all rigged up with harness and ropes, and fell branches alternatively, to give him a foot perch.Then swing from one tree to the other.A real talent, and those maples that have been so carelessly trimmed, I understand how sad it must be to see them like that. The last photo, glory in those flowers.
ReplyDeleteI know and some of the trimming looks so awful. The only solution is to plant shorter trees under hydro lines. I hope that Maple will be okay...sometimes they just have a bad year..like people:)
ReplyDeleteWe once had two big, messy maples removed from our tiny backyard because we foresaw problems, including with power lines. Some former owners did not think through what trees they planted. Our neighbourhood has underground power lines but not the main thoroughfare out back
ReplyDeleteMost times these Tree Trimming Companies just hire anyone willing to work, but aren't trained as "Arborist", and they butcher the trees they work on.
ReplyDeleteStay Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Here Hydro crews do the trimming that needs to be done on trees interfering with power lines. Mostly they do a fairly decent job.
ReplyDeleteYes, I feel your pain. I so wish all lines were underground but I guess that's expensive. So the trees suffer.
ReplyDeleteWe often don't think about the condition 0f trees. Critters cry out. Trees just stnd in the same position.
ReplyDeleteI often wonder how trees survive some of these indelicate pruning
ReplyDeleteThe trees are brutalized here sometimes because of hydro line. Still, the continue to grow. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean about the trimming trees because of the electric lines. I've seen some really strange shape of trees around here as well!!
ReplyDeleteI do hope those trees survive their "haircuts" and thrive in spite of their treatment.
ReplyDeleteThe majority of the power lines here in the city are underground, but in town we still have overhead lines. Our one tree needs trimming but we have to pay to have it done ourselves, so hopefully we'll be able to do a less stringent cut.
ReplyDeleteThere is certainly a significant difference between the two sugar maples. I hope the one that looks unhealthy can be saved.
I do love a horse chestnut. I read that they were imported into Britain originally because conkers can be used as a treatment for bruises on horses’ legs. Can that be right? A long time ago in the age of horses of course.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy seeing trees when I'm out and about, sometimes it's not easy to trim them.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think you'll remember seeing one of those 'trimmed' trees I have posted. It is on the way into town and it is a whole right in the middle. It still looks healthy to me, still growing and a topic of conversation as well as my camera. I do believe it is better than cutting the tree down though.
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