Fagus Grandifolia Problem?

Jack

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• Oct 7, 2010

• #1

While doing deadwooding a fagus grandifolia, one of many, I came across two crossing branches, about 30 ft. up (pic below) ... any advice about what how it should be treated - if at all?

Here's a link to a full set of pix.

 

T

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• Oct 7, 2010

• #2

At this stage of the game leaving it alone is the only option. IMO

 

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• Oct 7, 2010

• #3

I'd leave it.

 

Altissimus

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• Oct 7, 2010

• #4

...I'd leave it as well ...Beech grafts pretty good anyways in those situations ...

 

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• Oct 7, 2010

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They are codominant, yes? I wouldn't remove one, but I would definitely subordinate (or reduce) it and consider it a candidate for a cable in the future. Also, beech is thin barked...consider cambium saver.