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Cabling and Bracing in Small Trees

  • Jun 26, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Dec 1

Trees are biologically designed to withstand wind and load. However, heavy foliage/fruit or a weather event may cause a split in a small tree. Cabling and bracing in small trees can help them withstand weather events.


A hand touches the fork of a tree with a cracked trunk, surrounded by green leaves and sunlight filtering through colorful autumn foliage.

Tree133 recently completed a small cabling project on a redbud that split in last winter's snow. As the tree is a sentimental favorite of the homeowner, she had tried a variety of DIY solutions with limited results before calling for help.



With careful reduction pruning to gently reshape the tree and installation of a cabling system, this tree will remain a focal point in her garden for many years.





Person in a green shirt drills into small tree with long bit Background shows lush greenery and sunlit, reddish leaves.

Tree trunk with reddish leaves in sunlight, surrounded by lush green shrubs. A metal rod is holding the tree together.

If you have questions about your trees, contact a professional arborist at Tree133.


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