Project log · Oklahoma City, OK
Crown Cleaning & End-Weight Reduction on "Fred" the Red Oak
Beloved heritage red oak with deadwood and heavy laterals; client wanted preservation, not removal.
Project summary
Crown Cleaning & End-Weight Reduction on "Fred" the Red Oak, a shumard / red oak project in Oklahoma City, OK. Heritage tree retained with reduced failure risk; long-term care plan established.
- City
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Species
- Shumard / red oak
- Tree height
- ≈ 70 ft [VERIFY WITH CLIENT]
- Problem class
- Preservation pruning
- Service performed
- Tree Trimming & Pruning
Problem & risk assessment
Beloved heritage red oak with deadwood and heavy laterals; client wanted preservation, not removal.
Arborist risk assessment
Moderate, heritage tree with high sentimental and property value. Deadwood and end-weight raised failure risk.
Decision: preserve vs remove
Preserve. Selective reduction and structural plan extended useful canopy life by an estimated 15+ years.
Approach & execution
Crown cleaning, selective end-weight reduction, structural assessment for future visits.
Equipment used
- Climbing rigging
- Hand saws
- Pole pruner
Outcome
Heritage tree retained with reduced failure risk; long-term care plan established.
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