Certified Arborist here, helping my family with a tree… do you guys think this girdling root is too big to cut?
by ZigZagZimmy
Certified Arborist here, helping my family with a tree… do you guys think this girdling root is too big to cut?
by ZigZagZimmy
13 Comments
It’s going to kill the tree eventually if you do not do something about it now regardless.
What is the alternative? Isn’t this tree doomed if it isn’t cut?
When you ain’t got nothing you got nothing to lose
You can always do a partial removal now and finish the job in a year.
I would try to clear away more dirt and see what exactly is going on down there. A brush helps or even a garden hose to wash the dirt away. Also get that tree some mulch.
Weeelllll, the first step was to ensure that they got rid of that tree and planted a decent one that is adapted to that environment. Correct that mistake now by cutting it down and planting a better tree.
Winter is coming. Now’s your chance to plan out the cut, and dig down to where the girdling roots are, and cut them off.
Let the cut sections dry out for a day or two before you backfill.
The Tree is currently storing energy in those roots, so if you cut now, it will put energy in the remaining non-girdle roots.
This is one of those, go big or go home situations. It’s a gamble, and that’s the best you can do.
Why is this a problem!? The tree is fine, the root will not strangle the trunk… in 20 years of work I have never seen the case of a tree committing suicide at its root!!
I’d cut it
That tree is fucked. I know it’s kinda pretty now, but you should replace it stat.
Wait till it’s dormant then cut it. Might as well try it.
What tree is this? The bark is so smooth and white it almost looks painted lol
I don’t understand what is going on here.
Tree is also too low. Where is the flair?