A tree's health and care often takes a back seat when problems and opportunities demand most of our time. I am as guilty as anyone and regret the times I've let things slide or improperly care for my tree. But being a tree owner comes with a bit of responsibility which a few of us tend to put off to the point where the tree suffers permanent harm.
This Bradford pear has not only suffered mechanical injury but the pruning job was done as an after thought. It is just as important to nurse a tree back to health as it is to plant and prepare it for a healthy future. Tree injury and improper pruning can lead to the death of a tree. Regular maintenance and proper attention is necessary when a tree sustains injury.
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