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Extension Notebook: Tree topping is never a good option

Late winter to early spring is a great time to prune trees. Pruning can improve tree health, safety, and longevity by ...
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These 5 spring tree pruning mistakes might harm your trees for years to come, arborists say

Key Points Spring pruning of trees should be part of a long-term strategic pruning plan.Tree topping is a quick fix method ...
Press-Telegram

Learning the difference between ‘topping’ and proper pruning of a tree

Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And the avocado experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I ...
LAist

So There's Something Arborists Say We Should Stop Doing To Trees. It's Called 'Topping'

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Which is why a rise here in Southern California of a practice known as "topping" is worrying arborists and others.
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Tree topping is never a good option

As spring approaches, many of us will reach for the pruners or contact a tree care company to have our shade trees pruned. Pruning can improve tree health, safety, and longevity by removing dead, ...