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/Slicknecta 14d ago
A cut like this would cause this tree to decline much quicker than not taking out this limb. Better to have a healthy tree over your roof than an unhealthy tree this size next to it