Good morning August, You have reminded me of a bad climb years ago. Many years... Back about 1973, I was a kid. 12 and always in the woods or creeks. I grew up in Ohio and we had Sycamore trees along most creeks and rivers. Well, I was always wanting to leave home and I would climb trees to see far away. I climbed this big sycamore and was just about able to see the Scioto river from the top. I needed to be just a bit higher and the only part left was the dead snag of a top. I no more than grabbed it when it broke and I started falling. The only thing that saved me was crashing into limbs on the way down and I hit hard. I wont try to guess how tall that tree was, but it was big old growth. I came to at the base of that tree and was pretty beat up. I gathered my composure as I finally made it home. I could not let my folks know that I had done such a dangerous thing. Last thing I wanted at that point was a long lecture.... I healed, never told em. I can not remember the entire fall to the ground, I can though still see that dead top in my hand as I began to fall. Boy oh boy, if I would have had a harness and the gear I do today, I would have been so happy. ok, thats my memory. Thanks August, George.
I have a similar story. But I got busted up enough I couldn't hide it from my folks. Was building a tree house in the biggest tree I could find and the ladder broke when I was going up one day. Woke up to my dog licking my face. Broke a rib and almost my arm. Learned respect for heights that day! I was 11 and remember it like it was yesterday.
wow, great stories... i was a crazy little monkey boy back in my younger years also. i can only say that i was lucky whenever a handhold broke or a foothold broke i was able to bearhug the tree or grab another branch. Looking forward to building a nice little platform in a tree and a few rope walks. Now that I'm 67 .... hope to have it done by the time I'm 70. 💪😏👍
You make me feel 10x better climbing the trees that make me nervous after watching you climb what some people would call crane work and habitat spars. Some men trust what was built by men. Some men trust their gut and their relationship with mother nature. Power to you August
We have lost all of our native Dogwoods to Anthracnose disease here in south Mississippi. I am retired from US Forest Service here and saw it all over the forest. I really enjoy your channel.
Thank you for your service, the trees thank you. sad about the dogwoods... is there any effective treatment or nutrients that can stave off the disease...?
I don't believe I've ever watched one of your video's without learning something... and you have A LOT of video's out... pretty impressive !!!! Thank you and Happy Birthday to your daughter 😊
This is among my favourite of your videos. I really appreciate that you took the effort to go back later, and to hold the original footage so that RUclips could have an immediate payoff. I'm not involved in tree work at all, so all of these concepts are totally unknown to me. What a great way to learn.
yes, detailed explanation and a time lapse to see the growth... good reason for saving a tree and a good reason to top (hard prune) all those branches. ✅
I've done this to a massive sycamore into the town over from me wish I could send you a picture. It's doing great and looks amazing I check on it every so often when I go through there.
Brilliant arborism, August. Great application of unorthodox methods that serve a utility. It even looked better after foliage came back. Unique scenario
Thanks for taking the time to plan the before and after. Really cool to see such a unique situation. Every tree is different. But that one is an outlier.
LISTEN - So What to something "frowned upon" by others but for one thing, if you're doing it, it must carry a well thought out reason. As you've explained, YES it does and YOU SAVED the TREE! A technique that may work well for other trees. Also, this tree shows 'well' in recovering from past cuts! Thank you AUGUST!
I enjoyed listening to your explanation and thought process in the beginning for your pruning prescription. Highlights the importance of being open-minded when trying to come up with a solution to a problem. Would love to see more of these pruning / tree health videos.
Tried finding a newer video to comment on, I work for Dowling Tree Service in Gainesville Florida and I’m the mechanic first but with the shortage of people wanting to work I’ve been taking down trees and trimming I’m close to 220 and muscular and know exactly what you mean about kickback and throwing a chain I can comfortably handle our 880 and on big wood prefer the power over our 660 and 461 and use the bucket truck but have finally convinced the owner/ best friend to teach me how to climb but I don’t want to continue to be the main guy cutting trees I’ve climbed antenna towers and definitely not scared of heights and compared to a worn out bucket truck I’d definitely feel safer climbing the tree and has taken years for him to finally teach me. He’s old school the whole way and love watching your videos and have learned a lot about judging the condition of dead trees and you are older than I I’m 41 but years, many years ago I’ve learned that what you go through in life it’s always you do you I do me and when god takes us home it’s us on that bed in that situation and nobody else no matter what so don’t ever sway to make someone else control you or change you stay safe and stay strong and continue what makes you happy and what matters to you period
I do not understand, why anyone would argue with you or hate you over that - YOU are the trained arboris, you clearly talked to your costumer about pros and cons - and now you do what he wants. A legal, functioning procedure leaving your costumer the shade he wants allthough from an "ugly" looking tree. Some people might even find a ballshaped tree nice....... I like the fact, that you show this side of your business as well - the unpopular decisions and jobs. You are a professional arborist! If people in the audience does not like the show, they can close their eyes. Keep it coming!
Dang it! I meant to watch this a while ago..... Happy belated Birthday to your younger Hunicke! 🥳🎂 Really impressive how that Sycamore filled in. Well done setting up the home owner with a "born again" shade tree. Always more to learn and I learned something from this video. Thanks for sharing August! Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy
We have Sycamores here in New Jersey that are a few hundred years old.... they are so incredibly gorgeous and majestic. 9 feet thick with each arm being like a full tree in and of itself.
it seems that a lot of people respond to the pollen the trees put out in the spring time. it seemed that they put out heavy pollen for about a week or so every year.
Reminds me of Pomegranate tree in sisters front yard: In January I pruned it from an overgrown tangled mess to almost nothing. As of Today it is healthy, all branches growing properly, not twisted on each other and there is actually fruit.. yaaaay. Sometimes pruning to the bare minimum is what a tree/plant needs. It is amazing people are clueless to this.. I assured my Sister that what I was doing is what was needed. Fortunately she trusted in me.. 🙂
Another great one! Didn't know about anthracnose. Great to learn. Fungi are another world we're still learning about; right here among us and essential, and yet still so "foreign". Really appreciate you waiting and going back to film this, weeks/months later. I think sycamore are considered a bit of a weed here in the UK, poor cousin of the maple, one of the least biodiverse trees, and yet some of the greatest violins have been made from its wood! This was great!
When the customer says it's ok.lol... I have a ash tree to top well not really top the tips died back on the canopy.lots of climbing tomorrow no big leads but alot little stems to top out. This Arizona ash tree has no infection just a freeze came through a couple years ago and I'm still dealing with tree that were effected by that freeze.
Incredible video! I’m new to the channel, Buckin’ sent me lol! I really do appreciate you sharing this, perfect example of real life tree work…not every situation has a perfect solution, knowing what to do when it isn’t an ideal situation is where your knowledge and experience really shows! 👍
Whenever Buckin mentions someone or something... gotta check it out. August is " no joke" tree man. i thoroughly enjoy his professional improvisation on each tree. 🌲♻️🪚
@@nathanhearn8914 Yeah, John Davey started it in 1880. My dad attended the Davey Institute in Kent OH shortly after he joined in 1926. Graduated as a “tree surgeon.” At that time, the focus was on treating trees, feeding them , and saving them for as long as possible. Tried to do this with "cavity work" and pitch healing salves on the cuts. Did more harm than good, no doubt. Imagine, no power tools, hemp ropes/knots, and Ford Model Ts. He was an expert at sharpening hand saws. Issued a High Ranger in about 1968.
I remind you all the time that your sons birthday is the same as my daughters birthday. Thanks for telling her happy birthday this year. Happy birthday to your daughter. May she have a wonderful one. She sure does have great daddy! 🎉❤
I started learning species in the winter. Besides oak, beech that tend to hold their leaves, it was bark ID. Seeing a sycamore, I thought, "well those trees look like death" 🤣 so glad I'm learning. You've helped so much! It seems 99% would agree
I love watching your videos on RUclips, its very interesting and informative, I'm not a arborist but it makes me wish I'd got into the business when I was young .I'm 50 now , probably to old to get into anything like this , I suffer from depression and nothing interest me much anymore but watching your videos really interest me. Thanks for all the videos and teaching . Stay safe .
You're not too old if you're in halfway decent physical shape. Go get a job working as a ground crew at a tree company. Most will pay $20/hr for inexperienced workers and up to $30/hr for experienced ground crew workers. Climbers can make $45/hr if they are top of the line, good performers with a CDL. Just apply on Indeed to a bunch of tree companies in your area. Make sure your resume has a detailed and descriptive list of work experiences. Also, unless you have an otherwise unexplained gap in your work history, it's probably better to not tell the company that you struggle with depression, at least not at first. Talk to a pastor from a local Biblical church and get some counseling that can help you work through your issues. Many will do this for free or low cost. Also, there is a time to get help from a reputable doctor.
that 2511 cuts so much better than mine! however mine is stock. I'll have to bring it somewhere to have it ported. I've seen some people do harsh pruning and sometimes it comes out really well! that came out amazing!
I think the "haters" won't have anything to hate when they see the 3-month regrowth. Good call on this unusual situation. (From a kiwi orchardist who has to hard-prune occasionally).
Great video. August do you thick the radical pruning technique might work on Aspen trees with a leaf blight. Have lost several so far (in Santa Fe NM at 7,000 feet), all with the same pattern...relatively healthy in the Spring, mid summer leaves develop brown spots and fall off, next year tree fails to bud and is dead. Fertilizer and fungicide (root and spray) save only half of the blighted trees. Find your discussions about trees and life engaging....Thanks. Take care of your back, your problems inspired me to rejuvenate my exercise routine...if my eyes were better might even consider flying lessons.
August, is this bug soil bourne or air bourne. The reason I ask is if you removed the tree at some time would you replace with same type of tree or a differenc species. If soil bourne it would keep the bug in the soil for how many years. Like our Duch Elm desease causes problems for replacement by same species. I am an interested party in so much as as old as I am I am still learning. Mnay thanks Tony
Sycamores... I have 4 large ones out in my front yard and have a love-hate relationship with them. They're amazing shade, beautiful, and seem to be hardy. When it starts raining in the summer, you have a good couple minutes under them where you don't get wet. But I'm very allergic to the pollen. For most of the summer and part of the spring my throat is a wreck. Nose is usually plugged in the mornings too. The pollen gets everywhere... And the mess they leave every fall for me to clean up, not fun.
my mean old neighbor called them dirty trees. There were at least 10 or 20 on my street. Wasn't till years later that we were working on a roof in the late spring when they were putting out some serious pollen, my boss had horrible reaction to it, i had mild irritation but never knew about the problem. Sycamore: makes you more sick "
did you fertilize or augment the soil in any fashion to promote new growth? We don't see a ton of Sycamore trees in south central WI, but the ones we do see often suffer from the same affliction.
I wonder about a lack of fungal partners here: I don't have direct experience of this specific problem, but similar ones: where supplying mycological bodies that are know for forming micorrhizal associations has made a big difference to the health of the trees. Guys in Canada use a powder-type treatment, in a mulch to aid it).
I live in Japan and this is common along road ways. A form of "bonsai" (using the term loosely in the American sense). In Japan it's done to deciduous trees on the road way, and both deciduous and conifers in a more elaborate garden setting. I'm told it can be done to any species with the technique varying with the species.
I wish more guys thought like this I bet you close to 70% of “tree guys “ would have looked at that tree and said removal all day long having the knowledge in situations like this is where it really counts , I think you made a good call I’m all for saving the tree… removal being last option …it would be nice to see these practices in the industry more hate to see it topped but it had to be done good work brother
Is that disease partial to Sycamore's or is it found in othr varieties? Also, what you said about the iritation of the lungs when cutting true if you were to burn it for firewood? Thanks for sharing your knowledge of tree husbandry(?).
Man I was just asking about topping trees a while back! . I have sycamore in my from yard that the city put in. Can’t stand those things . Tearing up the sidewalk and in the damn power lines:/ wish I could just cut em down. Thanks for the videos and knowledge as always brother. Take care !
Hey man, huge fan love the vids I am curious as to how this will affect the tree long term and how would you continue it's care in future? We all appreciate the knowledge you share with us
Whenever you do a drastic cut like that. It will resprout multiple of the original one that was cut, so for each main branching that is cut it will resprout 3 to 5 to 10 give or take new starts. Every few years you could go back and recycle that out cut out the bigger ones leave the smaller ones, so basically your recycling the crown without stripping it. Not ideal but can be done.
You made the best of a bad situation. I've seen guys butcher sycamore trees. cutting all the way down too the trunk leaving only two or three limbs. And your right about sycamores couldn't cut one of those trees without coughing up a lung.
What's the difference between topping a tree, Pollarding and what you did? Thanks for putting this video together. Sometimes things just come together and sometimes they don't.
In general topping has a negative connotation. It involves aggressive height reduction with indiscriminate heading or stub cut. This results in irreversible damage to tree architecture , aesthetics, and longevity- depending on the species. It is often a result of client fear mixed with an arborist that is inexperienced and/or unable/unwilling to educate the tree owner on why such an aggressive approach may not be necessary. If a tree has a serious structural defect then “topping” it may be the next best option short of removing the tree so it is not always black and white. Pollarding is a pruning system where the tree is maintained at a reduced size by routinely removing annual shoots. It is best to start this system when the tree is relatively young. Over time a pollarded tree has a distinct appearance with big swollen-looking knuckles from which the sprouts arise. While some may not love this approach because it is not “natural” it is super affective in the right situation, especially if space is limited. What August did could be referred to as regenerative pruning. There was clear justification for the treatment given heavy anthracnose damage and it sounds like the tree would have been removed otherwise. Worth a shot to retain the tree.
Does the extreme pruning eliminate the disease or is it fully systemic and will recur with time? AAH, you answered my question later in the video! Any way to eliminate the problem VIA chemical treatment?
That makes sense about topping the diseased tree. Here in north Dakota we've had a company running around topping trees as a way of life though and it makes me angry not being able to climb any more. Because my neighbors deserve better.
I ran into Damien the other day and he told me that August cuts out the 30 times a day he gets his bar pinched and needs Damien's assistance to get it unstuck
I have no idea if it would work,...but...I've used diluted vinegar on soft woods for mold. Might help a little keeping the tree healthy. Dampen with a fine spray anyplace you can see injury, or new growth.
Nope. There are chemicals that work, but some only for professionals and they may not be effective. Severe pruning (what Hunicke is doing) and keeping the area very clean and clear of falling leaves is about all you can do. It is a terrible blight. I'd cut them down and replant trees that are resistant. Sure you then have to wait for them to grow... but...
Do arborists ever use fungicide to treat infected trees? We dealt with anthracnose in our field corn many years ago. Don’t know how effective treatment would be.
Very cool! Trees are awesome; your relationship with them is stellar. Commendable work. Did my first crane job on some nasty Kodiak Island cottonwoods yesterday. Thought about ya. Cheers
I’m saving for the 2.0 now but I got a question I do line clearance trimming an sometimes I have issues getting up there an trusting the tree will that come with time sometimes I just can’t get out of my head
@@AugustHunicke that was majestic thanks man I look forward to the vids you’ve helped me more then you know since I’ve started working in this industry your the first one I started watching you buckin billy ray an guilty of treeson are my daily go to when I don’t see anything new I go back an watch old vids just learning
I'm not an arborist but I get it. Anything I cut down wants to grow back, with a vengeance, from the stump. You left the stump a little higher than normal.
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Good morning August, You have reminded me of a bad climb years ago. Many years... Back about 1973, I was a kid. 12 and always in the woods or creeks. I grew up in Ohio and we had Sycamore trees along most creeks and rivers. Well, I was always wanting to leave home and I would climb trees to see far away. I climbed this big sycamore and was just about able to see the Scioto river from the top. I needed to be just a bit higher and the only part left was the dead snag of a top. I no more than grabbed it when it broke and I started falling. The only thing that saved me was crashing into limbs on the way down and I hit hard. I wont try to guess how tall that tree was, but it was big old growth. I came to at the base of that tree and was pretty beat up. I gathered my composure as I finally made it home. I could not let my folks know that I had done such a dangerous thing. Last thing I wanted at that point was a long lecture.... I healed, never told em. I can not remember the entire fall to the ground, I can though still see that dead top in my hand as I began to fall. Boy oh boy, if I would have had a harness and the gear I do today, I would have been so happy. ok, thats my memory. Thanks August, George.
I have a similar story. But I got busted up enough I couldn't hide it from my folks. Was building a tree house in the biggest tree I could find and the ladder broke when I was going up one day. Woke up to my dog licking my face. Broke a rib and almost my arm. Learned respect for heights that day! I was 11 and remember it like it was yesterday.
wow, great stories...
i was a crazy little monkey boy back in my younger years also.
i can only say that i was lucky whenever a handhold broke or a foothold broke i was able to bearhug the tree or grab another branch.
Looking forward to building a nice little platform in a tree and a few rope walks.
Now that I'm 67 .... hope to have it done by the time I'm 70. 💪😏👍
You make me feel 10x better climbing the trees that make me nervous after watching you climb what some people would call crane work and habitat spars. Some men trust what was built by men. Some men trust their gut and their relationship with mother nature. Power to you August
We have lost all of our native Dogwoods to Anthracnose disease here in south Mississippi. I am retired from US Forest Service here and saw it all over the forest. I really enjoy your channel.
Thank you for your service, the trees thank you.
sad about the dogwoods...
is there any effective treatment or nutrients that can stave off the disease...?
I love that rancho. You always amaze me with the climbing skills. That you for posting it.
Excellent job my friend God bless you and your family and your tree service employees included blessings to all.
Excellent Mr. Arborist.
I don't believe I've ever watched one of your video's without learning something... and you have A LOT of video's out... pretty impressive !!!! Thank you and Happy Birthday to your daughter 😊
I've seen similar ads like this...on other channels and they say it's some kind of scam.
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@@jirusjirus9322 Yeah this is my second one on August's channel. I feel bad for him that these creeps use his channel to try to make money 😕
This is among my favourite of your videos. I really appreciate that you took the effort to go back later, and to hold the original footage so that RUclips could have an immediate payoff.
I'm not involved in tree work at all, so all of these concepts are totally unknown to me. What a great way to learn.
yes, detailed explanation and a time lapse to see the growth... good reason for saving a tree and a good reason to top (hard prune) all those branches. ✅
Great job! Your explanations always make sense to the average person. Thank you!
Cool you knew it wood work and it did. Thanx for sharing the whole process I feel like I learned something.
Truly, truly interesting and educational. Thank you Mr Hunicke.
I've done this to a massive sycamore into the town over from me wish I could send you a picture. It's doing great and looks amazing I check on it every so often when I go through there.
has there been any recommendations for feeding the old trees that have been hard pruned...?
That’s a very good before and after video August. Thank you.
Brilliant arborism, August. Great application of unorthodox methods that serve a utility. It even looked better after foliage came back. Unique scenario
Enjoyed the video. Pruning and even topping was the right call to get the afternoon shade. Tough disease.
Thanks for taking the time to plan the before and after. Really cool to see such a unique situation. Every tree is different. But that one is an outlier.
Very informative video explaining why you are doing the topping.
What a difference. Excellent
Awesome job August. Great display of knowledge and work.
@Text on telegram AugustHunicke Hi August! A gift??
Exellent explanation august, and the result's speak for themselves, impressed!!
Great explanation of the situation.
LISTEN - So What to something "frowned upon" by others but for one thing, if you're doing it, it must carry a well thought out reason. As you've explained, YES it does and YOU SAVED the TREE! A technique that may work well for other trees. Also, this tree shows 'well' in recovering from past cuts! Thank you AUGUST!
I enjoyed listening to your explanation and thought process in the beginning for your pruning prescription. Highlights the importance of being open-minded when trying to come up with a solution to a problem. Would love to see more of these pruning / tree health videos.
Excellent job August!
Your knowledge and understanding of tree’s is great. Sycamores in New Zealand self seed Basically a weed.
Great video and I'm 100% in agreement with this method when needed!
Tried finding a newer video to comment on, I work for Dowling Tree Service in Gainesville Florida and I’m the mechanic first but with the shortage of people wanting to work I’ve been taking down trees and trimming I’m close to 220 and muscular and know exactly what you mean about kickback and throwing a chain I can comfortably handle our 880 and on big wood prefer the power over our 660 and 461 and use the bucket truck but have finally convinced the owner/ best friend to teach me how to climb but I don’t want to continue to be the main guy cutting trees I’ve climbed antenna towers and definitely not scared of heights and compared to a worn out bucket truck I’d definitely feel safer climbing the tree and has taken years for him to finally teach me. He’s old school the whole way and love watching your videos and have learned a lot about judging the condition of dead trees and you are older than I I’m 41 but years, many years ago I’ve learned that what you go through in life it’s always you do you I do me and when god takes us home it’s us on that bed in that situation and nobody else no matter what so don’t ever sway to make someone else control you or change you stay safe and stay strong and continue what makes you happy and what matters to you period
Love that you got your beard back! Stay safe! Enjoyed watching you work this one.
Good work Sir and good education for the masses!
I do not understand, why anyone would argue with you or hate you over that - YOU are the trained arboris, you clearly talked to your costumer about pros and cons - and now you do what he wants. A legal, functioning procedure leaving your costumer the shade he wants allthough from an "ugly" looking tree.
Some people might even find a ballshaped tree nice.......
I like the fact, that you show this side of your business as well - the unpopular decisions and jobs. You are a professional arborist! If people in the audience does not like the show, they can close their eyes.
Keep it coming!
Dang it! I meant to watch this a while ago.....
Happy belated Birthday to your younger Hunicke! 🥳🎂
Really impressive how that Sycamore filled in. Well done
setting up the home owner with a "born again" shade tree.
Always more to learn and I learned something from this
video. Thanks for sharing August!
Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲
Randy
We have Sycamores here in New Jersey that are a few hundred years old.... they are so incredibly gorgeous and majestic. 9 feet thick with each arm being like a full tree in and of itself.
it seems that a lot of people respond to the pollen the trees put out in the spring time.
it seemed that they put out heavy pollen for about a week or so every year.
Wow! I wouldn't have guessed that much growth in 3 months! Very cool video
Reminds me of Pomegranate tree in sisters front yard: In January I pruned it from an overgrown tangled mess to almost nothing. As of Today it is healthy, all branches growing properly, not twisted on each other and there is actually fruit.. yaaaay. Sometimes pruning to the bare minimum is what a tree/plant needs. It is amazing people are clueless to this.. I assured my Sister that what I was doing is what was needed. Fortunately she trusted in me.. 🙂
Another great one! Didn't know about anthracnose. Great to learn. Fungi are another world we're still learning about; right here among us and essential, and yet still so "foreign". Really appreciate you waiting and going back to film this, weeks/months later.
I think sycamore are considered a bit of a weed here in the UK, poor cousin of the maple, one of the least biodiverse trees, and yet some of the greatest violins have been made from its wood! This was great!
When the customer says it's ok.lol... I have a ash tree to top well not really top the tips died back on the canopy.lots of climbing tomorrow no big leads but alot little stems to top out. This Arizona ash tree has no infection just a freeze came through a couple years ago and I'm still dealing with tree that were effected by that freeze.
This is professional perfection, great commitment.
Nice work August!
Incredible video! I’m new to the channel, Buckin’ sent me lol! I really do appreciate you sharing this, perfect example of real life tree work…not every situation has a perfect solution, knowing what to do when it isn’t an ideal situation is where your knowledge and experience really shows! 👍
Whenever Buckin mentions someone or something... gotta check it out.
August is " no joke" tree man. i thoroughly enjoy his professional improvisation on each tree. 🌲♻️🪚
My dad was a foreman for Davey from 1926-1973. The one tree that I heard him disparage the most was Sycamore.
Damn Davey has been around so long… they do the landscaping at my apartments in VA !
@@nathanhearn8914 Yeah, John Davey started it in 1880. My dad attended the Davey Institute in Kent OH shortly after he joined in 1926. Graduated as a “tree surgeon.” At that time, the focus was on treating trees, feeding them , and saving them for as long as possible. Tried to do this with "cavity work" and pitch healing salves on the cuts. Did more harm than good, no doubt. Imagine, no power tools, hemp ropes/knots, and Ford Model Ts. He was an expert at sharpening hand saws. Issued a High Ranger in about 1968.
I remind you all the time that your sons birthday is the same as my daughters birthday. Thanks for telling her happy birthday this year. Happy birthday to your daughter. May she have a wonderful one. She sure does have great daddy! 🎉❤
Definitely keep reminding me too!! It’s always nice to hear. 💯
@@AugustHunicke Definitely will! 💯🎯 Yall boys have a great coming up weekend! Looking forward to the content!
I believed you when you said it would grow back, but SEEING it sprout out like that is just incredible. Nature is a wonder is it not?
I started learning species in the winter. Besides oak, beech that tend to hold their leaves, it was bark ID. Seeing a sycamore, I thought, "well those trees look like death" 🤣 so glad I'm learning. You've helped so much! It seems 99% would agree
Crazy cool.
Great job
Stay safe
I love watching your videos on RUclips, its very interesting and informative, I'm not a arborist but it makes me wish I'd got into the business when I was young .I'm 50 now , probably to old to get into anything like this , I suffer from depression and nothing interest me much anymore but watching your videos really interest me. Thanks for all the videos and teaching . Stay safe .
You're not too old if you're in halfway decent physical shape. Go get a job working as a ground crew at a tree company. Most will pay $20/hr for inexperienced workers and up to $30/hr for experienced ground crew workers. Climbers can make $45/hr if they are top of the line, good performers with a CDL. Just apply on Indeed to a bunch of tree companies in your area. Make sure your resume has a detailed and descriptive list of work experiences. Also, unless you have an otherwise unexplained gap in your work history, it's probably better to not tell the company that you struggle with depression, at least not at first. Talk to a pastor from a local Biblical church and get some counseling that can help you work through your issues. Many will do this for free or low cost. Also, there is a time to get help from a reputable doctor.
Really cool ! Learned something new today.
Before/After....So cool you did that 🐒🦫! 😎👍
that 2511 cuts so much better than mine! however mine is stock. I'll have to bring it somewhere to have it ported.
I've seen some people do harsh pruning and sometimes it comes out really well! that came out amazing!
and this is why they call it tree SERVICE. Very happy customer for sure
All cool stuff, thanks for sharing!
I think the "haters" won't have anything to hate when they see the 3-month regrowth. Good call on this unusual situation. (From a kiwi orchardist who has to hard-prune occasionally).
Great video. August do you thick the radical pruning technique might work on Aspen trees with a leaf blight. Have lost several so far (in Santa Fe NM at 7,000 feet), all with the same pattern...relatively healthy in the Spring, mid summer leaves develop brown spots and fall off, next year tree fails to bud and is dead. Fertilizer and fungicide (root and spray) save only half of the blighted trees. Find your discussions about trees and life engaging....Thanks. Take care of your back, your problems inspired me to rejuvenate my exercise routine...if my eyes were better might even consider flying lessons.
Thanks, nah, it won’t help in that scenario.
@@AugustHunicke Thanks for the advice.
Very informative, thank you.
August, is this bug soil bourne or air bourne. The reason I ask is if you removed the tree at some time would you replace with same type of tree or a differenc species. If soil bourne it would keep the bug in the soil for how many years. Like our Duch Elm desease causes problems for replacement by same species. I am an interested party in so much as as old as I am I am still learning.
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Great call , I won't " top" normally either, BUT sometimes it is just what is needed ....
Great video! Very informative as always.
Sycamores... I have 4 large ones out in my front yard and have a love-hate relationship with them. They're amazing shade, beautiful, and seem to be hardy. When it starts raining in the summer, you have a good couple minutes under them where you don't get wet. But I'm very allergic to the pollen. For most of the summer and part of the spring my throat is a wreck. Nose is usually plugged in the mornings too. The pollen gets everywhere... And the mess they leave every fall for me to clean up, not fun.
my mean old neighbor called them dirty trees.
There were at least 10 or 20 on my street.
Wasn't till years later that we were working on a roof in the late spring when they were putting out some serious pollen, my boss had horrible reaction to it, i had mild irritation but never knew about the problem.
Sycamore: makes you more sick "
I think it’s safe to say you know what your talking bout. Right on 💪🏼
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did you fertilize or augment the soil in any fashion to promote new growth? We don't see a ton of Sycamore trees in south central WI, but the ones we do see often suffer from the same affliction.
No sir. Water tho, as allowed by rationing irrigation district.
@@AugustHunicke understood, thank you.
Is there anything you can spray on them or inject to fight infection?
Trunk injection of Propizol and soil injection of Shortstop will do wonders as preventative or therapeutic.
I wonder about a lack of fungal partners here: I don't have direct experience of this specific problem, but similar ones: where supplying mycological bodies that are know for forming micorrhizal associations has made a big difference to the health of the trees. Guys in Canada use a powder-type treatment, in a mulch to aid it).
I live in Japan and this is common along road ways. A form of "bonsai" (using the term loosely in the American sense). In Japan it's done to deciduous trees on the road way, and both deciduous and conifers in a more elaborate garden setting. I'm told it can be done to any species with the technique varying with the species.
I wish more guys thought like this I bet you close to 70% of “tree guys “ would have looked at that tree and said removal all day long having the knowledge in situations like this is where it really counts , I think you made a good call I’m all for saving the tree… removal being last option …it would be nice to see these practices in the industry more hate to see it topped but it had to be done good work brother
Is that disease partial to Sycamore's or is it found in othr varieties? Also, what you said about the iritation of the lungs when cutting true if you were to burn it for firewood? Thanks for sharing your knowledge of tree husbandry(?).
I’m not sure if all the species that are affected by anthracnose, but I do know it’s pretty common in Dogwoods
@@cdfisch97 Thanks Cullen! Good to know.
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Would you do this in the fall/ winter when there is a delay between the pruning and the new sprouts?
When are we going to see some panther par kits available again?
Always enjoy the content!
Well I learned something today, thank you!
Man I was just asking about topping trees a while back! . I have sycamore in my from yard that the city put in. Can’t stand those things . Tearing up the sidewalk and in the damn power lines:/ wish I could just cut em down. Thanks for the videos and knowledge as always brother. Take care !
Hey man, huge fan love the vids I am curious as to how this will affect the tree long term and how would you continue it's care in future? We all appreciate the knowledge you share with us
Whenever you do a drastic cut like that.
It will resprout multiple of the original one that was cut, so for each main branching that is cut it will resprout 3 to 5 to 10 give or take new starts. Every few years you could go back and recycle that out cut out the bigger ones leave the smaller ones, so basically your recycling the crown without stripping it. Not ideal but can be done.
Very cool to see stuff like that 👊
I was coughing just watching you!
No hate there bro. Lookin very top gun mate. Playin volleyball? Haha good vid cheers
Great video August! Do you or Anyone have a link or site info that sells the sugihara bars with 1/4 pitch? Thanks.
You made the best of a bad situation. I've seen guys butcher sycamore trees. cutting all the way down too the trunk leaving only two or three limbs. And your right about sycamores couldn't cut one of those trees without coughing up a lung.
Man u are really an expert in tree care I hope some day I will be as good or close too as good ..some days I'm just like man this is Alot ...
Shoulda put some Halloween decorations up there for him lol good looking tree for Halloween
August, is there any need to sterilize equipment after working on diseased trees?
Some say so.
What's the difference between topping a tree, Pollarding and what you did? Thanks for putting this video together. Sometimes things just come together and sometimes they don't.
I don’t feel like explaining at the moment. Maybe sometime later in a video.
In general topping has a negative connotation. It involves aggressive height reduction with indiscriminate heading or stub cut. This results in irreversible damage to tree architecture , aesthetics, and longevity- depending on the species. It is often a result of client fear mixed with an arborist that is inexperienced and/or unable/unwilling to educate the tree owner on why such an aggressive approach may not be necessary. If a tree has a serious structural defect then “topping” it may be the next best option short of removing the tree so it is not always black and white.
Pollarding is a pruning system where the tree is maintained at a reduced size by routinely removing annual shoots. It is best to start this system when the tree is relatively young. Over time a pollarded tree has a distinct appearance with big swollen-looking knuckles from which the sprouts arise. While some may not love this approach because it is not “natural” it is super affective in the right situation, especially if space is limited.
What August did could be referred to as regenerative pruning. There was clear justification for the treatment given heavy anthracnose damage and it sounds like the tree would have been removed otherwise. Worth a shot to retain the tree.
Great Video I'm happy you decided to upload it in the face of adversity
Does the extreme pruning eliminate the disease or is it fully systemic and will recur with time? AAH, you answered my question later in the video! Any way to eliminate the problem VIA chemical treatment?
That makes sense about topping the diseased tree. Here in north Dakota we've had a company running around topping trees as a way of life though and it makes me angry not being able to climb any more. Because my neighbors deserve better.
Shortstop works wonders to help suppress Anthracnose.
People can argue all they want. When a real pro says its gotta be that way then that's it.
I ran into Damien the other day and he told me that August cuts out the 30 times a day he gets his bar pinched and needs Damien's assistance to get it unstuck
I have no idea if it would work,...but...I've used diluted vinegar on soft woods for mold. Might help a little keeping the tree healthy. Dampen with a fine spray anyplace you can see injury, or new growth.
Nope. There are chemicals that work, but some only for professionals and they may not be effective. Severe pruning (what Hunicke is doing) and keeping the area very clean and clear of falling leaves is about all you can do. It is a terrible blight. I'd cut them down and replant trees that are resistant. Sure you then have to wait for them to grow... but...
Dude sportin an El Camino. Respect.
Do arborists ever use fungicide to treat infected trees? We dealt with anthracnose in our field corn many years ago. Don’t know how effective treatment would be.
I personally do not.
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Very cool! Trees are awesome; your relationship with them is stellar. Commendable work.
Did my first crane job on some nasty Kodiak Island cottonwoods yesterday. Thought about ya. Cheers
I noticed the leaf wipe, and i kinda liked it.
Is there any angles for the cuts to let rain flow?
Can your saw pass the disease on to other trees?
Oh boy you're one of those tree toppers LOL 😂 we have very few of those trainers left here I died off
Wish I could find a knowledgeable guy to prune an oak that I have in my backyard. Do you work in Tennessee?
I mean, hater would hate, but you made plainly clear what an emergency situation this was. Glad things worked out so well.
I’m saving for the 2.0 now but I got a question I do line clearance trimming an sometimes I have issues getting up there an trusting the tree will that come with time sometimes I just can’t get out of my head
Keep doing what you know you can do and with time you will know you can do more.
@@AugustHunicke that was majestic thanks man I look forward to the vids you’ve helped me more then you know since I’ve started working in this industry your the first one I started watching you buckin billy ray an guilty of treeson are my daily go to when I don’t see anything new I go back an watch old vids just learning
@@Smokinstrainstation88 thank you
@@AugustHunicke I think that advice can be applied to anything, be it work or a hobby.
I'm not an arborist but I get it. Anything I cut down wants to grow back, with a vengeance, from the stump. You left the stump a little higher than normal.