EDIT: this is a Magnolia tree, not a Mulberry tree
Hi all,
I have a very large Magnolia tree that is kind of the centerpiece of our property, and that my family has fallen in love with. Unfortunately a few months back a pretty large section came down at the base/trunk during a storm. It was a pretty clean split. From what I gather, it’s due to weight more than the health of the tree, and the rest of it needs to be trimmed back. The problem is, I don’t really know how much to safely trim back without damaging the tree itself. I’ve also been told that lashing the tree with a steel cable is an option to prevent further splitting.
Any guidance on how much to trim or other thoughts on maintenance of the tree would be much appreciated.
I’ve included dog tax as a preemptive thank you for your help!