Trees add natural beauty and shade to homes. While you may do your best to care for the trees on your property, they can suffer damage from weather or develop natural growth defects. In some cases, a tree needs some extra help from an arborist. One method they use to mitigate problems is tree cabling, which you can learn more about below. 

What Is Tree Cabling?

Tree cabling uses steel cables to connect a tree’s weakened branch or limb to a stronger limb. The cable is flexible yet sturdy enough to stabilize the compromised limb. To install the cable, holes are drilled into the strong branch or through the trunk of the tree. A cable runs through the hole and connects the weakened branch to the sturdier one. One cable is usually enough, but some limbs require multiple. 

The cable will be taut enough to reduce movement of the branch, but not so tight that it puts excess stress on either branch. Since it's installed in the canopy, it's hard to notice and won't bring down your curb appeal. 

How Does Tree Cabling Help?

Tree cabling is often used with larger trees and can be used as a form of prevention or preservation. If a tree branch is particularly heavy (such as if it is weighed down by fruit) a tree cable can be used to take the stress off the branch and decrease the risk of the branch breaking. Prevention is especially important if a branch or limb is hanging over property or sidewalks, where people could get injured, or damage can occur.

Once a tree has already been weakened or split, an arborist may use tree cabling to preserve the tree and reduce additional damage. If a tree has already split, it’s important to fix the open wound as it makes the tree more vulnerable to diseases and fungi.

If you’re concerned about the health and safety of your tree, trust the specialists at Asheboro Tree Experts in Randolph County, NC. With more than 40 years of experience, these professional arborists are experts at everything from tree trimming to dangerous tree removal. To schedule a free estimate on your tree service, call (336) 629-1028 or reach out to them online.