How to Safely Take Care of Your Trees After Ice Damage
Throughout our Australian seasons, trees endure a lot: drought, harsh winds, snow storms, scorching heat, heavy rains, and ice. In the winter, trees can suffer ice damage, which can cause branches and even entire trunks to snap off. If your area has just been hit with an ice storm and the trees on your property are damaged, here is how you can safely care for them. Keep Yourself Safe Before you even attempt to save your tree, first assess if it is safe to do so. Many branches get caught on powerlines or they’re left dangling right above them. A large branch can appear properly stuck in the crown, but any breeze can dislodge it. If the tree is close to powerlines, contact a tree removal service as soon as possible to eliminate the danger. If your tree doesn’t pose any safety hazards, we suggest pruning or removing it in the spring. Is the Tree Worth Saving? Trees are strong and resilient, but they aren’t immortal. If an ice storm has caused serious damage to the crown...