TL;DR
A codominant stem is one of two or more trunks of similar diameter rising from the same point on a tree, competing as leaders instead of forming a single dominant trunk. The narrow V-shaped union between them often traps included bark, leaving a weak attachment prone to splitting in wind, ice, or under the weight of maturity.
What it means
A codominant stem is one of two or more trunks of similar diameter rising from the same point on a tree, competing as leaders instead of forming a single dominant trunk. The narrow V-shaped union between them often traps included bark, leaving a weak attachment prone to splitting in wind, ice, or under the weight of maturity. Arborists manage the defect early through subordination pruning, or in mature trees with cabling and bracing, recommendations you will see in a tree risk assessment.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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