Snow Bent Branches – Pepperell, MA Homeowner Seeks Advice
The snow has finally melted and many homeowners in New England are taking to their yard to survey the damage left behind by the winter months. A Pepperell, MA homeowner had arow of young birch trees in her yard. This winter had been particularly unkind to these trees, leaving them bent over from the snow and wind. She knew not to try to bend them back during the winter, for fear of breaking branches and doing everlasting damage, but her question was what about in the spring.
Let Spring Do the Work for Bent Trees and Branches
In general, even in the springtime you can let Mother Nature run its course for bent trees and branches. As long as the tree trunk or branch in question is not broken or splintered, the tree will most often rebound to its normal position as the weather warms and season hits full swing. Birch trees in particular are notorious for this type of bending during the strenuous winter months.
If the trunk is damaged or the branches are splintered, your tree will need to be addressed. Many times, pruning the branches can go a long way to giving the injured tree an excellent chance of survival.
This Pepperell homeowner learned that her birch trees are in fact very resilient. While they are still bent, she has already seen the slope become less pronounced. As the spring continues and the weather warms, this homeowner’s trees should make a full recovery.
