Hello, I'm trying to determine if I should be concerned about Harold, the large oak tree in my backyard. He looms over my home, garage, and neighrhood power lines so I want to take the appropriate steps to ensure our safety and his.
Please note that I lived in the home from 2020-2023 and just moved back in after living away and letting my sister in law stay here. She only told us when branches fell, nothing else.
Area: Southern Indiana – Louisville, KY area
Tree: Oak
Height: 80+ ft (maybe – I'm bad at measurements)
Main concern: Currently there's a large, brown, wet spot on one side. I noticed it while cleaning up sticks after a winter storm 3 months ago. A few weeks after, it was still really wet, then appeared frozen then wet and crumbley again. It's still wet and crumbley looking today. The pictures are during this 3 month span.
Harold previously had a spot on the opposite that seemed to stay wet for about a year or so. I also
He drops sticks fairly frequently, but doesn't frequently drop large limbs, 2-4 times in 6 yrs. Though sticks typically have what I believe is Amber Jelly fungus. He was trimmed in 2023, but they didn't do much because of the power lines.
Any answers or advice is greatly appreciated!
by darthrye
3 Comments
Harold still got life in it. Keep it
It’s probable there’s a hole in the truck filled with water. Whatever you do, do not empty it. The water prevents bacteria multiplying. Draining the water, will accelerate the process. Good luck
what a gorgeous tree friend 🙂