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Landlord Sends Someone To ‘Trim’ Backyard Tree—No One Prepared for Result

Landlord Sends Someone To ‘Trim’ Backyard Tree—No One Prepared for Result

Summary

A landlord hired someone to trim a tree in a tenant's backyard, but the result was a stump with no branches left. The incident sparked strong reactions online, with many people expressing surprise and frustration. Experts explained that the method used, known as pollarding, is a severe way to cut back trees and might harm the pecan tree involved.

Key Facts

  • A landlord arranged for the trimming of a large tree in a tenant's yard, which ended up as just a stump.
  • The tenant liked the tree because it provided shade for their truck.
  • The tree was identified as a pecan tree, known for growing tall and producing nuts.
  • Online reactions included surprise and frustration at the dramatic trimming.
  • Pollarding, the technique used, cuts back most of the tree's branches and can risk the tree's health.
  • Experts mentioned that pecan trees usually do not recover well from pollarding.
  • The incident sparked discussions about landlords' decisions and their effects on tenants.
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