Do I need to Cut this Tree?
#1
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Do I need to Cut this Tree?
I have a tree in my backyard which lost one side and some of the opening is getting soft. There are also a lot of holes in it.
It gives shade and I would hate to cut it.
Any professional advice?
It gives shade and I would hate to cut it.
Any professional advice?
#2
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All your photos show that area so we can't see the overall condition of the tree. But, that damage is pretty extensive and will not get better with time. It's anyone's guess how deep the decay extends but the tree is definitely compromised.
#3
If there is any kind of structure around it that would be damaged if it collapsed then probably so!
#5
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Looks like the branches higher up are already dying/dead.
You could poke around in the damaged area with a long screw driver to see hao bad the rot is .
But it does look bad and also looks like it is rotting in more than one place.
I would cut it down.
If you are desperate to keep it get an arborist in to take a look.
You could poke around in the damaged area with a long screw driver to see hao bad the rot is .
But it does look bad and also looks like it is rotting in more than one place.
I would cut it down.
If you are desperate to keep it get an arborist in to take a look.
MAD King
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