We’ve got this creek in our backyard that’s usually just a trickle (95% of the time) but when it rains heavily the water rises pretty rapidly. This is the highest I’ve ever seen it today and I’m wondering if I should be concerned about this cedar tree… if it were to fall it would take out the house. Appears to be a healthy tree, but very close to the creek. Thoughts?
by climber3291
7 Comments
I’d say it’s roots are stabilizing the bank.
Absolutely not
This is a beautiful red cedar. That tree will thrive for decades, centuries up to milenia. This species thrives in areas near water, in fact it is a requirement for long-term longevity.
Leave the tree, it is stabilizing the bank during high flows, providing shade to the creek, and will produce millions of cones over its long life.
My immediate thought is no. No tree can be deemed safe, but i dont see a major risk with the info given.
Was this planted or did it pick that spot? If its been there long enoght I would bet its pretty happy about its feet being wet all the time.
That amount of water isn’t immediately concerning to me as long as it drains away quickly.
Have you noticed any roots or soil lifting at the base? Or significant amounts of erosion?
Have someone check it out in person. I just dont have enough info to give a confident answer
It’s perfect where it is. Removing it would damage the bank. That tree is living its best life right where it is
It grew there healthy, why remove it?
No.