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Cabling In certain instances a tree will develop without a single main trunk. There might be two co-dominate trunks, or even three or four trunks. This type of structure often results in a weaker union, prone to storm damage. The picture shows co-dominate trunks:
To deal with this problem we install cables in the crown of the tree. This helps to prevent splitting and other serious damage. Here's a look at some of the materials that are used when installing cables:
Here the arborist is installing a cable in an old sugar maple, using a bucket truck.
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