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Tree cabling and bracing

A fragile main limb, a fork that's splitting? Rather than cutting, it's sometimes possible to hold. Cabling supports the tree to keep it safe.

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When should a tree be cabled?

A V-shaped fork risks splitting
A large branch is cracked or overloaded
After a break, the tree is unbalanced
You'd rather keep a remarkable tree than fell it

How cabling is fitted

1
Understand the weakness
Where could the tree break, and why? Cabling is only suggested when it's genuinely useful.
2
Fit braces in the crown
Braces link branches together, high up, to share the loads in strong winds.
3
Lighten if needed
A light reduction of the branches concerned limits the strain.
4
Check over time
The tree grows: cabling is checked and adjusted over the years.

Good to know

Cabling doesn't cure a tree: it holds it. It complements an assessment and, often, reasoned pruning.
Strap braces fitted around the branches don't drill into the wood and let the tree move with the wind.
Cabling a fine tree often costs less than felling and replacing it.

Frequently asked questions

Does cabling damage the tree?

Strap braces fitted around the branches don't drill into the wood and let the tree move with the wind. They are checked and adjusted over the years.

Can cabling avoid felling?

Often, when the weakness is localised: a fork or a fragile branch. If the tree is too far gone, Cédric will tell you honestly.

Does cabling need checking?

Yes. The tree grows and the fixings must follow: regular checks allow them to be adjusted.

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Tree assessment

A tree that leans, sheds branches or grows fungi isn't necessarily dangerous. An assessment lets you decide with full knowledge: keep, prune, support or remove.

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