Following are some common terms used in the tree service industry. This will help you when talking to a local arborist or tree service who is using industry terms you may not know.
ANSI 3000
American National Standards Institute, the national organization that sets standards for tree trimmers, tree services and arborists.
ANSI Z133.1
American National Standards Institute safety standard for tree care.
Following are some common terms used in the tree service industry. This will help you when talking to a local arborist or tree service who is using industry terms you may not know.
ANSI 3000
American National Standards Institute, the national organization that sets standards for tree trimmers, tree services and arborists.
ANSI Z133.1
American National Standards Institute safety standard for tree care.
antitranspirant
A chemical that is applied to cut back water loss through stems and leaves on trees.
Also known as antidesiccants
arborist
The cultivation and management of trees which focuses on the health and safety of trees.
Also known as: Arboriculture
backfill
Refilling a hole around the roots with dirt, often happens during transplanting.
bark
The protective outer layer on trunks, branches and twigs.
bracing
Creating extra support for a tree with structural defects by limiting movement of tree branches using steel cables, wire rods, and clamps.
branch
The division of a stem, or a secondary stem, attached to a primary part of the tree.
bolting
The use of a ¼ inc threaded steel, used to support cracked, splitting, or debilitated joints of a tree.
buttress root
A large root that forms at ground level of a tree.
cabling
A method of structural support for weak tree joints. An extra strength cable is used to support the tree. There is a hole drilled into each main branch, into which a two eye-bolts are used to help keep a tree from splitting apart. Often preferable to bracing or used in conjunction with tree bracing.
canopy
The top or crown of a tree, which is formed by all the branches and leaves together.
canopy raising
Used to assist in creating a symmetrical tree by taking away lower lateral limbs.
crown
All branches and foliage of a tree above the ground
crown thinning
Removing selected tree branches in order to facilitate sunlight penetration and reducing weight of strained branches.
crown restoration
Used to renew health and structure to a damaged tree
deadwood
Removal of dying, diseased, or already dead branches.
deciduous
Trees or shrubs that shed their leaves seasonally.
drop cut
A second cut in a three-cut procedure of take away a branch.
eye lags
Screws thread eye bolts used in cabling and bracing.
Also known as: eye bolts
hardiness
A tree or other plant’s ability to tolerate cold or warm temperatures.
lateral root
A root that extends off of the main root.
liability
Having the legal responsibility for financial costs related with cost to repair casualty.
mature tree
A tree that has reached about 3/4 of its full growth.
pesticide (conventional)
Created for destroying or repelling a pest. Synthetic or man-made chemicals. Can be damaging to the soil.
pesticide (organic)
Less refined, naturally occurring products that often contain natural resistance to insects and other pests. Generally less harmful to people and the environment.
plant health care
A tree maintenance system that aims to be preventative or proactive in tree care. Includes fertilization, protection from tree diseases or tree infestation troubles, and ensuring satisfactory water and soil conditions.
Also known as: tree maintenance
stump grinding
A power tool with high-speed disk that rotates in order to chip a stump into smaller pieces for removal.
Also known as: stump cutter
tree pruning
Removing certain branches, roots, or buds of a tree. Used to maintain or improve health of trees, improving flower or fruit output, and helping them become more aesthetically pleasing.
Also known as: tree trimming
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