I always thought thinning tree crowns was mostly about making them look nice. But after seeing how much it helped during a windy season, I changed my mind. Trees I thinned last year didn't lose big limbs like the others did. Now I tell all my clients it's worth the extra time. It really keeps trees safer and healthier.
Their twisted trunks fighting through pavement cracks showed me how much grit a street tree really needs.
Now I'm seeing way less disease and the trees look great.