Different Types of Tree Lopping Technology

To sum it up in a nutshell, tree lopping is the procedure of trimming certain portions of a tree as done by Canopy Tree lopping Sydney.  This may also include clearing away dead branches or limbs, or ones that are in the way and need to be removed, and even shortening trunks.  The opinion about tree lopping is divided between two mindsets, with some people believing the process is necessary and helpful for the tree, and others convinced the practice should be avoided unless there is no alternative.  Here is an explanation of the different types of tree lopping technology:

Landscaping Lopping

For this procedure the aim of the tree surgeon is to reshape existing trees so that they will better blend in with the surrounding landscape.  During this process it may be necessary to trim branches and limbs to modify the overall shape of the tree.  In instances where the aim of the procedure is to limit the height of the tree, the lopping is more like a severing, involving the removal of all branches and limbs, and even part of the tree trunk.  After this, when the new branches begin to grow out, they are trained to grow in certain directions, often by using guide wires.

This more severe method is rather brutal and professional tree surgeons like Canopy Tree will tell you, should really only be done after lightning or another sort of natural disaster has radically damaged a tree.  The dead section is then removed and the rest of the tree is left the way it was.  This is very traumatic for the tree, but if the tree suffers no ill effects, it should begin growing new branches and leaves, and in time, become a healthy tree once again.

Property Enhancement

Sometimes tree lopping is used to enhance the property, and this method has nothing to do with landscaping, as Canopy Tree would tell you.  There are many who believe this is wasteful.  A tree can be removed because it blocks a pleasant view from the inside of the home, or it might be too close to the home and leaves collect on the roof and rain gutters in the fall.  There are occasions when people will opt for tree lopping to decrease the chances of a tree falling on their home during a powerful storm.

While many people earnestly believe in the advantages of tree lopping, others have their doubts.  It's really a matter of personal preference.  It is an extremely harsh method, and there is a chance that the tree could die from enduring such trauma.  Also it's possible that the sections of the tree where the cuts were inflicted won't be able to callus over.  This is as bad for the tree as it would be for a human if they had a large cut that didn't grow a scab.  This leaves the tree more vulnerable to disease or decay, which can lead to the eventually dying of the tree.

There's also another danger with Canopy Tree lopping or with any other tree surgeons using tree lopping.  With certain types of trees, the new growth that comes forth in the area of the cut may not be as strong as the rest of the tree.  What this means is that the tree is never going to look as attractive as it once did.  Another result of tree lopping can be that the new growth happens very quickly, thus it becomes necessary to repeat the process with each new season.

Biography:  Jake Hyet is an expert in tree care and maintenance.  He has worked for a decade at canopytree.com.au, and learned Canopy Tree lopping Sydney.  He writes extensively on the topic of trees.