With the recent summer heat that has passed throughout South Australia, and with more to come in the next few days, it’s important to be aware that healthy mature trees of varying species can drop branches in response to hot and dry weather without warning. Trees may do this to strategically conserve valuable moisture, enhancing its chances for survival by reducing its water requirements. Trees are living beings just like us and the City of Burnside’s urban canopy is home to over 40,000 trees.
Our urban forest team works diligently to maintain trees of all species within our city, including pruning to manage the health of trees for their longevity as well as in the interest of community safety. An example of this is the recent pruning of the Old Gum Tree on Glynburn Road, a 300-year-old heritage listed River Red Gum, which required major works following an inspection that found several cavities and columns of internal hollowing and decay throughout the main stem. The lower tree branches lacked the adequate structural wood to support the upper crown of the tree, which prompted these vital works to prevent branches from dropping or the complete failure of the tree.
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