Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN

Tree topping is never a good option

Tree topping involves indiscriminately cutting back a tree’s canopy with little to no regard for natural structure or proper pruning techniques.
Purdue University

Question: Is Tree “Topping” A Good Method, And What Happens To The Tree After It Is Topped?

An unsatisfactory approach to tree maintenance or pruning is “topping” it. Topping is the indiscriminant removal of branches of a tree above an arbitrary height, leaving unnatural, grotesque stubs and ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal

Pruning better than topping a tree

The warmer days of spring and the approach of summer mean it’s time to start hiring tree services to tidy up your yard. Of course, a good tree service company does more than just prune leaves and snip ...
Press-Telegram

Learning the difference between ‘topping’ and proper pruning of a tree

Q. Many times I have read, “Never top a tree!” I have also read that we should keep fruit trees at 8 feet for easy picking. And the avocado experts recommend keeping avocado trees at 11 feet. Either I ...
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The dangers of tree topping

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tree topping used to be a widely practiced form of tree maintenance. It involves removing branches from the tops of the trees, reducing those branches to stumps. It is one of the ...
The Courier-Journal

'Tree topping' is causing a stir in Butchertown. But why save these smelly trees?

If it looks like tree topping, is it tree topping? In Kentucky, that depends on the expert. A well-regarded arborist cut the tops out of two street trees in Butchertown last week, even though a new ...
Globe Gazette

Homeowners Encouraged to Avoid Tree Topping

DES MOINES - Homeowners faced with large trees or large branches hanging over their home often consider "tree topping" to control size. But arborists and foresters agree that tree topping, which is ...