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Support for Trees Worth Saving
Sometimes a large, valuable tree has a weak spot: two trunks joined at a tight angle, a union that has started to split, or a heavy limb over the house. Removing the tree isn't the only answer. Cabling and bracing add support so the weak point carries less strain and is less likely to fail.
McCullough Tree Service's ISA-certified arborists decide whether a tree is a good candidate for cabling, and our crews install the hardware high in the canopy.
When Cabling Helps
- Co-dominant trunks with a weak V-shaped union
- A union that has started to crack
- Heavy limbs over a roof, pool or driveway that you want to keep
- Mature trees with historic or landscape value
Cabling is often combined with weight reduction pruning, so the limbs carry less load in the first place.
When Cabling Isn't Enough
Cabling supports a tree; it doesn't fix decay or a failing root system. If the trunk is hollow or the roots are failing, our arborists will tell you honestly, and recommend removal when the tree can't be made safe.
Tree Cabling Across Central Florida
Our crews work from 948 Ferne Drive in Longwood, and we serve Longwood, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Sanford, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Oviedo, Chuluota, Apopka, Ocoee, Oakland, Orlando, College Park, Doctor Phillips, Eatonville, Lockhart and Sorrento.
More from McCullough Tree Service
This service is part of our Tree Service in Longwood, FL. Related services:
- Crane Assisted Tree Removal Service
- Dangerous Tree Removal
- Emergency Tree Removal
- Dead Tree Removal
- Palm Tree Trimming
- Oak Tree Services
- Corrective Tree Trimming
- Crown Thinning
- Weight Reduction Pruning
- Storm Preparation Trimming
- Overgrown Brush Clearing
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming
- Stump Grinding
- Storm Damage Tree Cleanup
- Certified Arborist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tree cabling?
Installing a flexible steel cable high between limbs or trunks to limit movement and support a weak union.
Does cabling hurt the tree?
When installed properly, the hardware causes minimal wounding and the tree grows around it.
How long does tree cabling last?
Many years, but cables should be inspected periodically as the tree grows.
Can every weak tree be cabled?
No. Trees with major decay or root problems may need removal instead. An arborist will assess it.
