Information from: https://www.umass.edu/urbantree/factsheets/35codominantstems_rev1.html
In this locale is a Codominant Stem, a Triple Tree Trunk. These are really cool to see, but what does it really mean? Here is some information on a codominant stem.
What does that refer to?
- The term "codominant stems" is used to describe 2 or more main stems (or "leaders") that are about the same diameter and emerge from the same location on the main trunk.
- As the tree grows older, the stems remain similar in size without any single one becoming dominant.
Why are such stems important to recognize?
- Codominant stems tend to fail much more often than others, especially in storms.
- Though such stems may look fine to the casual observer, they may actually be dangerous.
- Early recognition of such stems allows remedial action when it does the most good.
- Many of our most common street, highway, and park trees commonly form codominant stems.
- Maples and oaks
- Conifers that have lost the terminal during development