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Residents warn against topping while assessing Missoula street tree
Summary
Public commenters described a large, possibly century-old street tree in Missoula, recounted trimming done about a decade ago to reduce branches over the street, and cautioned that “topping” trees is a harmful practice that can make trees more dangerous over time.
A resident who identified themselves as someone who works in trees described a large street tree in Missoula as likely more than 100 years old and urged against the common practice of “topping,” saying it can make healthy trees more hazardous over time.
The speaker said trimming was done about 10 years ago because branches overhung the street and residents worried they could fall in wind. They also traced the tree’s origins to an old country lane and suggested the tree…
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