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August 15, 2011

The pitfalls of topping trees by Dr. Tree

Dr. Tree

Dr. Tree is back!

Watch the video below to learn the many reasons you should not top trees.

Special thanks to Dr. Tree for his helpful advice and to Friends of Trees Neighborhood Trees Specialist Jesse Batty for producing this video.

Other videos and tips on our blog from Dr. Tree include the following:

  • How to remove a stub cut
  • Dr. Tree says plant the root
  • Dr. Tree says suckers are unsightly

–TR

pruning street trees video
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