Glossary term
What is Branch bark ridge?
Short answer
Branch bark ridge is the raised line of bark on the top of the joint where a branch meets the trunk.
Branch bark ridge, explained for tree service owners
The branch bark ridge is a rough, raised strip of bark that runs along the upper side of a branch where it joins the trunk or a larger limb. It forms because the two parts push bark together as they grow. A good pruning cut starts just outside this ridge and angles away from the trunk, so the cut avoids the ridge and the branch collar. For a tree service owner, spotting the ridge helps you place cuts correctly on branches of all sizes. Teaching new crew members to find the ridge and the collar first is a simple way to keep cut quality high from job to job and avoid unnecessary wounds.
Related terms
- Branch collar
Branch collar is the slightly swollen ring of tissue at the base of a branch where it joins the trunk or a larger limb.
- Central leader
A central leader is the single main upright stem that runs up the middle of a tree.
- Scaffold branch
A scaffold branch is one of the main permanent limbs that form the framework of a tree's crown.
- Wound wood
Wound wood is the ring of new tissue a tree grows around a wound to close it over time.
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