Tree straightening helps trees that have grown in a slanted or leaning manner. Tree straightening corrects the shape of a tree that has been damaged or has grown out of control over time. The process involves pruning, cabling, and bracing to improve the tree’s appearance and increase its strength and stability. We highly recommend using an experienced tree company with certified arborists for tree straightening to ensure the procedure is performed to industry standards. Below are some of the benefits of this procedure.
How to Fix a Leaning Tree
Healthy Growth
Trees in the forest usually grow straight to compete for sunlight. Arborists can train young saplings to form a dominant leader, encouraging upright and balanced growth. Trees that lean or have irregular growth patterns struggle to receive adequate sunlight and can become unstable as they grow larger and taller. They are also prone to mechanical damage caused by heavy snow and high winds.
Property Damage Prevention
Because of their size and height, leaning large trees become hazardous and pose a significant risk, especially during severe storms. Straightening minimizes the risk of these trees falling onto buildings, fences, or garages. Homeowners living in Denver’s older neighborhoods with Silver maple yard trees must understand that older trees can hollow out and become unstable. Homeowners with a leaning Silver maple should have it removed immediately.
Aesthetic Appeal
People are used to seeing trees growing straight. Tree straightening creates a visually pleasing and balanced tree canopy, making it an attractive focal point in a mature landscape.
Risk Assessment
An experienced ISA-certified arborist with sound technical knowledge and experience can provide tree risk assessments for problem or damaged trees. Leaning trees can become unstable as they age. Tree risk assessments should not assume every tree defect is a hazard but consider the potential for harm from tree failure. A tree assessment explains the risk of keeping a problem tree to the property owners.
Ross Tree is a locally owned and licensed Denver service company that has been in business since 1978. We offer standards-based tree and plant health care services to residential and commercial property owners in Denver and surrounding suburbs and neighborhoods. Got a problem tree? Click here to request tree service or call 303-871-9121 for an appointment. We are at your service.