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RLB Tree Service has been caring for St. Louis trees since 1981. Call us or request a free quote and we'll tell you honestly whether cabling makes sense for your tree.
Tree Cabling in St. Louis, MO
Some trees are structurally sound everywhere except one spot — a split trunk, a heavy leaning limb, or a tree that grew two competing trunks instead of one. Tree cabling is how we shore up that weak point instead of removing a tree that's otherwise healthy.
RLB Tree Service has been caring for St. Louis trees since 1981. Call us at (636) 274-9590
or request a free quote and we'll tell you honestly whether cabling makes sense for your tree.
What is Tree Cabling?
Tree cabling means installing steel cables, and sometimes braces or rods, high up in a tree's canopy to connect major trunks or limbs to each other. If a tree has two big trunks growing from one base, or a heavy limb with a crack running through it, a cable acts like a seatbelt — it limits how far that weak point can flex or split apart in wind and storms.
The cables are installed well above the ground, out of the way of mowing or everyday yard use, and they don't stop the tree from growing normally. It's a one-time installation with a periodic check-up, not an ongoing treatment.
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What is tree cabling and why is it important?
Tree cabling is a system of steel cables (and sometimes braces) installed high in a tree's canopy to support weak or split limbs and trunks. It helps prevent branch failure, lowers the risk of property damage, and extends the life of mature trees. A well-installed cabling system meaningfully improves a tree's structural strength during storms.
How long does tree cabling last?
A properly installed cabling system typically lasts 5 to 10 years, depending on the tree's growth, weather exposure, and hardware quality. We recommend a check-up every 2 to 3 years to confirm the cables are still doing their job and aren't restricting the tree's growth.
Can tree cabling save a damaged tree?
It can, but only for the right kind of damage. Cabling works best as a preventive step or for trees with minor structural issues, like a split trunk or a single weak limb. For trees with extensive damage or decay, removal is usually the safer option. We'll give you a straight assessment before recommending cabling.
A cracked limb or a tree with two competing trunks doesn't always need to come down — sometimes it just needs the right support.
Request a free quote or call (636) 274-9590 and we'll take a look before recommending anything.
