muddybob
WA st.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject: must remove dead tree. Please advise |
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The former homeowner cut through some large roots to put in the deck. We enjoyed the tree for three years before it died. I planted my shade lovers at the base. It is multi-trunked and will be difficult to remove. Should we attempt to grind the stumps all the way down to make room for a new tree? Should we just cut it and leave stumps for vines to climb? What are your ideas?
sorry for all the pics. I just want your best ideas.
muddy
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Oh your yard is just great .I sure like that tree.What a shame and such a waste.
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toni
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North Texas, Zone 8a
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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If you are handling the cut down yourself, I would suggest leaving the trunks and planting vines on them. It is going to be a big enough job getting all those branches down.
Looks like you will be moving the shade garden too, it will be destroyed in the process.
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Primsong
Oregon
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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Very sad to see a tree like that lost - hmm. It depends on whether you want a live tree there, you can grind out and replace with a sapling, but it will obviously be quite small for some time - if you feel creative and energetic, you could potentially build yourself quite a nice treehouse there with the multi-trunks to work with, making them the centerpiece of it and training vines on them. Hm. You would need to be watching for wood-loving bugs in them if you leave them, but they'd last a good long time.
I agree you're going to have to move the plants at the base of it, at least for a time. Maybe into some tubs until they can be replanted.
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i love bugs
Dublin Ireland
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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A dead tree is a dangerous tree , take it down as soon as possible . Great idea Primsong about the tree house , it would save taking out the trunk and could be a great feature .
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Hank
Wisconsin
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| Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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What a shame. I agree that it's gotta come down. However, I do like the treehouse idea. It wouldn't have to be high - could it be incorporated into the deck? Also, just to keep in mind for future trees - don't mound too much mulch around a tree above it's natural root crown - can lead to decay.
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| Quote: | | Unfortunately even organic mulching can be overdone, witnessed by the all too common mulch "volcano" piled around trees. Overmulching results in excessive moisture in the root and trunk areas leading to root or crown rot. Deep mulch can also impede water and air penetration and may create habitat for bark chewing rodents. |
from http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/champaign/homeowners/030621.html
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muddybob
WA st.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:40 am Post subject: |
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I am aware of the dangers of mounding around the base. This was perpetrated by the previous homeowner. I thought about removing it but I figured the damage was done. There were roots the size of my waist that had been severed for that deck.
I never considered leaving this tree. It is not an option. We will take it down in the winter when many of the plants are dormant.
I am really drawn to the treehouse idea but I'm not much good at designing that sort of thing. Do you think an architect would think I'd gone mad? 
We had a notorious bank robber where I used to live. His home was an incredible treehouse. They called him Hollywood because of all the makeup he wore during the heists. I met him once. You'd think he was a very nice guy because you did not know what he did for a living. He took his own life when tracked down. But not before he fired at the arresting officers. Anne Rule wrote a book about him. Interesting stuff.
muddy
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muddybob
WA st.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:44 am Post subject: |
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Ooh!
A contest. Whoever designs the best treehouse gets my undying gratitude.
Who wants to be on the judging panel?
Muddy
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Hank
Wisconsin
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a thought: Have Cranbrook design or even build you one. He's a talented individual. His Blog
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muddybob
WA st.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:49 am Post subject: |
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Wow!!!
That guy is amazing. I just think it's fantastic when we are in love with our work as this man so obviously is. He's an inspiration.
muddy
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