These open wounds are very attractive to pests. It is best and least expensive to remove crossing branches when they are small, otherwise it does cause problems. Melbourne Tree Removal Guys 26 Fleetwood Dr Narre Warren VIC 3805 (03) 8595 5474 https://ift.tt/oXkpcbm


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