Death by Protector!

This Cedar was planted around 30 years ago. The tree loving person also invested in the installation of a metal guard to protect the young tree from potential harm. They would have watered the tree through its early stages of establishment and watched it grow into a fine young specimen.

What they did not do was remove the guard once the tree was established and free from potential harm. The tree continued to thrive, its lateral meristematic zones enlarged (the tree got bigger) until it touched the sides of the guard. This is when the protector turned grim reaper.

The tree tried to continue its growth, the rails top and bottom started to restrict the cambial layer, this is where the vessels are situated to transport water and nutrients around the tree. On occasions a tree can envelop a small wire or rope and continue to grow – not this time. With nowhere to grow, there was nowhere to go! Death was slow and painful!

If your tree is staked or protected by a guard, keep them on for a minimum amount of time as possible. Stakes – 1-2 years max. Guards – 5 years max.

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Laura Hanna

10/11/2023

Can't speak highly enough of this team. Professional, experienced, polite etc etc. 4th time they've been to me ( I don't live in a forest , just got lots of large unruly trees). Ryan and Calum did an amazing job on them. No complaints as they ploughed through all my requests in the pouring rain. Mustn't forget Kate in the office and Billy who leads the team. All of them are fantastic. If you need any tree work Evoke are the only ones to call. Thanks guys . Photo before and after on the front hedge

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02/11/2023

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20/10/2023

I've used Evoke Tree Services for crown reduction to my large oak tree, hedge trimming, ivy removal and now log supplies. I will continue to use them as their customer service and attention to detail is second to none. Billy and the team are brilliant and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a service they provide. Thanks Evoke!

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19/08/2023

Evoke Tree Services excels in communication. Their clear guidance through the process and requirements has been invaluable. The tree surgeons were punctual, highly professional, and transformed our garden, leaving it even cleaner than before.

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21/07/2023

Second time using Yvoke and can't be more pleased. The business is knowledgeable and reputable. The last couple of days the guys have been hard at work, they are professional, polite and so hard-working and left my garden super clean. They worked so hard. Could not be more pleased - thanks all and see you next time.

Jim Cremin

19/07/2023

We were delighted by the work Evoke did on our hedge. This was a significant pruning but was done with care and commonsense. It resulted in a job that was superb - and looked better than anticipated. Their professionalism was appreciated; we can highly recommend the company. Jim

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26/06/2023

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Jill Knight

17/05/2023

We have used Evoke for our tree work for several years. As always, a very well-done job from start to finish, including the initial visit and obtaining the appropriate permissions from the WHC. All the trees were pruned as requested to a very good shape and the site was cleared of all rubbish.

Anthony Earnshaw

16/05/2023

Great service.. quick and v polite and friendly

Daniel H

28/04/2023

Good service, provided by nice staff. The team handled the application process required for the removal of a number of very large lleyandii, plus the removal and stump grinding. Even dealing with having to work around a large amount of waste material and old fencing from previous owners.

Death by Protector!

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