Should I cut down my tree?
Question:We have a tree in the back, not sure what type, but I think it's dying and unsure if I can save it. The tree has one limb that has life and spouts growing out of the trunk (top and bottom). The tree has about 10 holes from the woodpeckers and the truck is hollow near the roots. The inside of the trunk is flacky with tiny holes and has tons of ants. Can this tree be saved or should we just cut it down? The tree is a big eye sour for the back yard. Our front tree has a similar look, but the inside of the trunk is not hollow...Please help!
Answers:
your tree is infected.. a storm will likely take it down in the future. If the tree is sick, it should come down. just be sure you plant another to take it's place.. we need more trees! Choose a good, sturdy tree like a hard maple or an oak. (depending on where you live,of course)
No dont think green!
I would cut my loses and get rid of it. It sounds like it's on it's last legs--or limbs! The key factor is the woodpecker holes. They're feasting on someone in there. If it's an eyesore to boot, I say it should go. What's the point? Replace it with some young and lovely that you can enjoy for years to come.
You may be able to have a representative from the local Dept. of Agriculture to help. In WV, they will come & core drill the tree to check the health and let you know if it is unsafe. We had 2 trees in our backyard, about 50 years old each, and decided to cut them down. The larger tree was TOTALLY ROTTED inside. It was just like dirt from about six inches in--& it was REALLY CLOSE to our home & our neighbor's home. So check your local phone book for the Department of Agriculture. Best wishes!
Get rid of it before it falls and does some damage. You can plant trees that are more pleasing to the eye.
Cut down the tree in back before it topples over by itself or in a storm. If the front tree really looks the same I would cut it down too.
Lionheart is full of good advice!
Honestly, it doesn't sound like the tree can be saved. I know it's hard to think about cutting it down.
Food for thought: If a dead or dying tree should fall on your house your insurance may not cover the damages. That might help make your decision a bit easier.
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