What is Tree Cabling and Bracing?

Arborists use Tree Cabling and Tree Bracing to help support trees that are vulnerable to structural collapse or failure. While tree cabling is useful for supporting mature, fully grown trees, tree bracing is a more economical solution for fresh saplings that have recently been planted. Correctly fitted cables and bracing help redistribute the weight on overloaded limbs or fragile saplings.

The Benefits of Tree Cabling & Bracing.

Reduced Likelihood of Structural Failure.

Tree Cabling reduces the likelihood of structural failure in trees of poor health or heavy, overburdened limbs. This has the added effect of also prolonging the life of mature trees, in particular ones of cultural or historical significance.

Tree Bracing on the other hand is extremely useful after planting fresh saplings, as it provides much needed structural support for combating mild-moderate weather events such as light storms and strong breezes, while the plants are still establishing their roots.

Stabilisation of Weak or Split Trunk Trees.

Tree Cabling is an excellent strategy when it comes to supporting weak or split trunks that have large amounts of weight pulling them down. Tree Cabling can help alleviate these problems and allow a tree to remain healthy and strong, especially during extreme weather events.

Reduction of Hazard Potential.

Tree Bracing and Cabling are both exceptionally effective solutions towards hazard reduction. Tree Cabling can significantly reduce the hazard risks for nearby pedestrians and property alike by supporting and alleviating an overloaded tree branch, allowing trees to remain unblemished without the necessity of further pruning or removal.

Meanwhile, Tree Bracing is the perfect service for reducing the risks involved with fresh saplings being damaged or uprooted as a result of extreme weather events.

Support for Overweight Limbs and Branches.

Depending on the species of trees, sometimes the canopy can become too heavy for the limb to support itself and this can pose risks to both pedestrians and property around it. Tree cabling can help hold an overloaded limb upright, especially as a method of holding out until pruning can lighten the load.

Tree Structural Problems.

Trees, just like people, grow weaker as they grow older. They become less efficient at creating energy, and thus weaken overtime. Trees almost never die of ‘old age’ in the traditional sense, but rather from being overloaded by a plethora of different stressors that take advantage of the weaker energy and immune system. This compounds the problem until eventually it reaches a critical point where tree failure occurs. Most trees however could theoretically live for decades more if help is provided to help improve their structural stability.

Tree bracing and cabling is one of the ways a tree can be supported. If you believe your tree is at risk of structural failure, then it is time to get it assessed by a certified arborist.

Surfacing Cracking/Splitting.

The appearance of cracks or lesions on the surface of the tree, especially around common failure points, could indicate an issue with the structural integrity of a tree limb or trunk.

Bark Inclusion.

Bark inclusion create weak points in the tree which increases the risk of structural failure on nearby limbs. Tree cables can reduce the impact of inclusion on the structural integrity of the tree.

Steep Crotch Angles.

Steep crotch angles are far more prone to failure than narrow angles, as they are less capable of supporting the heavy weight of thicker tree limbs.

Tree Subsidence.

Tree subsidence occurs when tree roots absorb too much moisture from clay-based soils, causing the ground to shrink and potentially weaken the structural integrity of the tree itself.

The Solution.

If a problem associated with a tree is identified early, tree cabling serves as an excellent, long term solution to improving its structural stability. Book a qualified arborist to have a tree assessed. They will be able to provide you with advice on the best course of action, as well as a step-by-step plan for caring and managing any trees both prior to and after tree cabling is installed.

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