Tag: Tree Defects

Included Bark: A hidden branch defect

by Larry Figart
November 10, 2026

Last week a large limb broke away from a mature live oak in a back yard in the Arlington neighborhood of Jacksonville during heavy wind associated with a thunderstorm. Unfortunately, it damaged the tree significantly. However, it ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Arboriculture, Co-dominant Stems, Duval, IFAS, Included Bark, Pruning, Tree Defects, Trees

Branch Union Strength: Challenging Common Assumptions About V-Shaped vs. U-Shaped Forks (Journal Club 2)

by Andrew Koeser
April 1, 2025

At our last Tree Research Journal Club meeting, we discussed the only paper we could find with data on pruner design and tree wound response, comparing its findings to conventional gardening wisdom. Today, we're examining another widely accepted ... READ MORE

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Tags: Codominant Stems, Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Biomechanics, Tree Defects, Tree Research Journal Club

Branch Union Strength: Challenging Common Assumptions About V-Shaped vs. U-Shaped Forks (Journal Club 2)

by Andrew Koeser
April 1, 2025

Category:
Tags: Codominant Stems, Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Biomechanics, Tree Defects, Tree Research Journal Club

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