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<\/a>Limbs bending from ice loading.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Ice accretion on hawthorn branches.<\/p><\/div>\n
Do not shake limbs to try to remove snow or ice.<\/strong> Trees that tend to suffer the worst damage as a result of snow and ice are upright evergreens, like arborvitae and juniper, and clump trees, like birch. And, when it comes to ice, age does not make a tree stronger; younger trees are better at actually overcoming damage in ice storms.<\/p>\n Hire a Professional.<\/strong><\/p>\n Snow weighing down spruce branches.<\/p><\/div>\n Safely remove broken limbs.<\/strong> Always be mindful of walking or parking under branches loaded down by snow or ice as they may snap and fall, causing injury or damage. If a limb breaks and becomes entangled in power lines, notify your utility company immediately. Never approach a downed power line or a branch touching a utility line.<\/p>\n If there is substantial damage to your tree, have an arborist examine damaged branches and limbs for signs of weakness and injury for reparations. It is best to always hire an ISA Certified Arborist. To find an arborist in your area, visit the website, www.treesaregood.org<\/a><\/p>\n How can you help prevent ice damage to trees? Proper pruning is one way. Particularly important is the removal of poor branch attachments and weak branch structure in the tree, prior to winter. For more information on pruning, download the publication, Tree Pruning Essentials<\/a>.<\/p>\n Full article published in the Purdue\u00a0Landscape Report.<\/a><\/p>\n Resources
\nWhen you find your trees are bending or drooping as a result of ice or snow accumulation, your first instinct is probably to shake the branches or knock the weight off with a broom or something similar. This may cause worse damage or actually cause the branch to snap off. Stop right there! Healthy tree branches are flexible, so knocking off the accumulation of snow or ice accretion may cause them to \u201csnap\u201d back, potentially damaging their food and water transport system. The results of the damage may not be evident until next spring.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nBroken and hanging branches can be a threat to people and property. If a limb breaks off from the weight of ice or snow and remains in the tree canopy, have it removed and the remaining stub properly pruned to the branch collar as soon as weather allows. The tree will recover better when properly pruned. For undamaged limbs bending under the weight of ice or snow, don\u2019t prune as a means of correcting the situation. Be patient. It takes time for wood fibers in the limbs to return to its natural position.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Avoid Deadly Risk of Dying Ash Trees with Timely Tree Removal<\/a>,\u00a0Got Nature? Purdue Extension-FNR
\nNew Hope for Fighting Ash Borer<\/a>, Got Nature? Purdue Extension-FNR
\nInvasive Pest Species: Tools for Staging and Managing EAB in the Urban Forest<\/a>, Got Nature?
\nEmerald Ash Borer<\/a>, Purdue Extension-Entomology
\nEmerald Ash Borer Tools & Resources<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Purdue Extension Entomology
\nCorrective Pruning for Deciduous Trees<\/a>, The Education Store, Extension Publications<\/p>\n