Discover the ancient tradition of pollarding trees and its impact on urban arbiculture.
Summary
- Pollarding is a technique that creates denser foliage growth and controls branch spread.
- In the Middle Ages, pollarding was done by peasants for kings’ trees.
- One user hopes trees rebound fast from pollarding as they look ‘pretty awful.’
- Pollarding reduces sunlight exposure, affecting urban landscapes.
Urban Arbiculture Impact
McGrathArts explains the historical significance of pollarding, linking it to medieval peasant practices and kings’ trees.
Visual Aesthetics
Burtttttt shares surprise at learning about pollarding but hopes for quick tree recovery due to their altered appearance.
Sunlight Reduction
EarlPeck highlights how pollarding affects sunlight exposure, impacting urban environments