TULSA TREE CABLING & BRACING SERVICES

TREES BY JAKE will provide all necessary hardware to cable or brace a tree. All cabling hardware that we use is galvanized and weather-resistant.

Cabling may be recommended for trees with large canopies, trees with codominant stems, and trees prone to vertical splitting and can be an alternative to the removal of large stems.  Typically, these types of trees are susceptible to having a weak spot at the union of multiple large stems or trunks.  As each stem or trunk competes for canopy space, the tree grows away from the middle creating a weak spot resulting in uneven weight distribution.  Installing a cable can provide support between 2 or more stems or trunks and when done correctly, may prolong the life of a tree by redistributing structural stress.

Cabling can only be done on healthy trees and cannot be used to keep unhealthy and dying trees from falling over. The installation of cables can reduce the likelihood of a structural failure. One of the most common structural defects found in trees is codominant stems where 2 or more stems share a single base. Trees with codominant stems present a higher risk of failure because of the split between the branch unions. Each trunk competes for canopy space and the limbs and foliage grow away from the center of the trunk resulting in uneven weight distribution.

Leaning trees may also benefit from a cable installation. Most trees have a slight lean and while a tree’s roots will usually adjust, if a tree is leaning more than usual or the soil around the tree is cracked, the tree may have a serious structural issue that may require cabling. Trees with cracks, broken or sagging branches, or trees with exaggerated swaying during winds may also benefit from extra support.

The most common cable installation is the simple or direct cable—one cable between two limbs. Sometimes, a tree will require more than one cable. If the cable has too much slack or is pulled too tight or is not installed correctly, damage, such as girdling (the complete removal or a strip of bark), can result. Installing a cable is a tedious process that takes precision and skill and a Certified Arborist will know where and how to properly position the cable.