Did they trim the tree at the same time last year? I didn’t see that question asked or answered in the article.
FTR: This is a completely normal trim for those trees. I do question the timing as I was under the impression that trees were trimmed in either spring or fall. But I am not an arborist and the “high wind” excuse sounds at least probable.
Naw, they said it in their explanation: “this is what we always do.” In this case, “this” means “using underhanded means to quash organized labor movements.”
See, it all makes sense!
In seriousness, I do appreciate you providing some context. I don’t know about the high winds excuse, but many trees in Southern California are trimmed whenever you want, since “spring” and “fall” don’t really exist.
Simple question will stop the nonsense.
Did they trim the tree at the same time last year? I didn’t see that question asked or answered in the article.
FTR: This is a completely normal trim for those trees. I do question the timing as I was under the impression that trees were trimmed in either spring or fall. But I am not an arborist and the “high wind” excuse sounds at least probable.
Naw, they said it in their explanation: “this is what we always do.” In this case, “this” means “using underhanded means to quash organized labor movements.”
See, it all makes sense!
In seriousness, I do appreciate you providing some context. I don’t know about the high winds excuse, but many trees in Southern California are trimmed whenever you want, since “spring” and “fall” don’t really exist.
They aren’t their trees to trim, they’re the city’s. Businesses can apply for permits to do it, but they didn’t.
Nah the Arborist subreddit basically was unanimous in thinking the trees were essentially going to die from the severe topping that was done.
Well I do defer to the experts. But I have seen trees topped like this and it is the method used for some types of trees.
Did these arborists say what kind of tree they were?
Also if you look at the before and after shots, those trees are trimmed like that often.