We must top our ash tree in order to install solar panels on the roof. It feels right to install solar and heartbreaking to top the tree. Everyone says just cut it down but I love this tree and want to keep it. How can I care for the wound after it is topped? Most sites say no wound cover will help.
There are no known tree wound dressings that would retard decay or otherwise benefit tree health. However, there are tree growth regulators available that will help suppress regrowth following pruning. We can advise on reducing the crown to minimize impact on tree health and structure in lieu of topping. Click here to make an appointment with one of our certified arborists.
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