We are about to begin construction on a home that is in a fairly close proximity to this beech tree that we want to keep. Limbs falling won’t reach the house, but if we had to take the tree out down the road, it will be much more difficult, so we want to make sure it’s not doomed for any reason. Before calling an arborist, I figured I’d ask on here an get everyone’s opinion – I really appreciate any insight.
The tree looked normal last spring and summer from a foliage standpoint. There’s one big mark on the trunk (from an excavator bucket 🤦) and a few scuffs on the top of the roots, but I’m curious about the two rotted looking areas up top.
Thanks in advance for any help – we have done our best to keep as many of the trees as possible and would love for this one to stay if possible!
by BDubz00
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Yeah, you got a couple dead pieces in the top now it’s hazardous tree cut it down. Probably cut down all the other trees as well. Just to be safe. You definitely don’t wanna take a chance and hurt any of the earthworms underneath these trees. 🙄😂😂
The Beech trees around me drop limbs all the time. As long as it doesn’t have Beech Leaf Disease, it will probably out live you.
Your construction will have a significant impact on the health and future of this tree. Its previously undisturbed root zone will now experience substantial stressors. If you have not already taken steps to preserve this tree through construction, I would advise cutting your loses. I know it’s a hard pill to swallow, but it’s going to cost a lot more to remove in 5 years when your home is built.
NQA. Has it been giving away all of its possessions or suddenly appears very jovial after a long period of being morose? If so, yes you should be concerned.
Beeches are dying. Try to take care of it.
Already off to a bad start with heavy machinery in the critical root zone. If this tree important you need to STOP and hire an arborist to write you a tree preservation plan and adopt the rules into your home builders contract. If rules are broken and the tree dies then you won’t be responsible for its removal.
Keep driving heavy equipment all around the trees you want to preserve and they’ll all be dead in 10yrs. Find a consulting arborist if you’re serious about preservation.
Not off to a good start with the excavator hitting it. You need to protect the CRZ and put that in the construction contract that it can’t be disturbed and a contractor who is on board and respects that. Fencing is your best method for protecting the roots. Don’t even stage material on them.
Are you in an area with Beech Leaf Disease?
You’re destroying the roots. Probably best just to take the tree down now and save yourself trouble later.
Where is that tree located? Beech Bark diseases and Beech Leaf disease should be considered