DT_Fremont
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Hi, I have three redwood trees in my front yard (Bay Area in California) that are in a line. The two end redwoods are about 80ft tall and the middle redwood is about 60ft tall. The spacing between two redwoods is about 10 ft so the middle one is significantly skinnier than the other two. I will try to add a picture later. I was told that the tress are healthy (buds growing ends of leaves, no fungus growth on root, good green color). Some of the inside branches of the end redwood is growing sideways towards the sun because of interference with the middle redwood. Btw, I have been in the house for 10 years and have never pruned them except removing some low hanging branches. I had several certified arborists look at it and I got wildly different recommendations. One told me it is better to leave it alone (no pruning except to remove low branches to create clearance with roof and sidewalk) and that the three trees are supporting each other (roots are probably intermingled). One told me better to remove the middle tree as it will interfere with the other two redwoods long term. One told me that the middle can be removed but don't grind the stump because it might hurt the root of the other two trees.
My main reason to trim is to reduce chance of the trees falling during high winds. So all the explanations to me sounds plausible and trimming to decrease wind resistance seems to make sense. I am thoroughly confused. Help please!
My main reason to trim is to reduce chance of the trees falling during high winds. So all the explanations to me sounds plausible and trimming to decrease wind resistance seems to make sense. I am thoroughly confused. Help please!