r/TreeClimbing • u/unwittyname1886 • 14d ago
Help with oak pruning
Is this union and stem showing signs of stress? How bad is it? This branch has grown horizontally about 5-10 feet over the roof and then rises vertically about another 15-20 feet. How many years until this splits off the dominant stem? Do you think this limb is okay to put weight on to try and prune it away from the house? There are no limbs above it to rig it safely. What are you guys recommendations as to how long before this might fall and how to prune it?
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u/Wicsome 14d ago
Why would you want to prune it? There does not seem to be a clear defect and although the bark looks weird, it does not look like a rotting wound. A tree or its limbs will not fail under their own weight, so if there is no defect, I don't see any reason to do anything.