Tree Removal
This is my honey locust tree, last spring. For some unknown reason, it seems to have up and died this year. I don’t understand it. If it is dead, I need to have it cut down. It is much taller than my house, so this is going to be a job for experts. Unfortunately, I…
This is my honey locust tree, last spring. For some unknown reason, it seems to have up and died this year. I don’t understand it. If it is dead, I need to have it cut down. It is much taller than my house, so this is going to be a job for experts.
Unfortunately, I am not made of money. I need someone who will come out and give a free estimate, and a fair price. Any recommendations? Thanks!
cobblekrill- the backyards here have a number of large, very old trees but we do have an evil neighbor. Her issue though is not trees. Although she complains that the upper branches of the silk tree overhang their yard at 12 feet above ground- yes, she’s one of those “the tree sucks my oxygen” people.
The honey locust is at least as old as the house and I would have put it down to old age or something, but the fact that a 5 year old Japanese silk tree is also dying makes it worrisome. (I’m MM’s “sainted” tenant and friend, btw :)). And the silk tree has no ivy on it at all. We did write the Parks Dept. and a few other agencies so hopefully someone will get back to MM.
I hate to be the conspiracy theorist in the bunch, but since I have harbored by own dark fantasies on said subject, I may as well chime in. My neighbor has a massive tree growing right next to me property line. I used to like it despite the stinky berries that drop in early summer–I mean, trees are always good, right?– but the roots have pushed up all the blue stone on my patio so everything has cracked and is uneven. Now I just feel bitter about that damn oversized tree! People should think about ultimate SIZE when they plant trees in itty bitty Brooklyn backyards. Anyway, I had a stone guy come and he suggested bleach in the soil to kill the tree. I didn’t do it but there are times when the mind turns to dark deeds…SO you might want to start looking at your neighbors..
Some trees put on a big display of blossoms, fruit etc the year before they croak. It’s nature way of making a last ditch attempt to propagate before the end. And I support those who suggest the ivy did it on. Btw, with regard to ALB, they only attack certain trees. Not sure if honey locust is one of them.
Have you checked for pests? The USDA recently passed through my block and visited all gardens to check for Asian Longhorned Beetle.
They told me when they find a tree affected by it they cut it down (I don’t know if they do it for free or not) and subsequently replace it for another tree that is not known to be affected by such beetle.
The fact that last year your trees where healthy and this year so many are dead or dying makes me suspicious. I’d check with BBG and any arborists you can contact. USDA come to you for free, as far as I know.
Good luck!
Oh Urban Arborists are very good, but more expensive than Family Tree Service. I also found Urban Arborists to be somewhat chaotic administratively.
Family Tree Service is excellent. I like them very much – Joe is the owner, very professional, fairly priced. He has an arborist working with him. He treated my Norway maple for a problem. The arborist’s name is Jim. Anyway, give them a call. BTW, they use sonic devices to determine trunk density and to determine extent of disease. This helps them to decide what to do, i.e. if it is safe to climb.
Sounds like an old wives’ tale but you can grip a branch to feel if it’s alive. Grasp a branch of something you know is alive & then try a branch of the iffy one.
MM, I just had urban arborists out to quote me on a small tree removal and some professional pruning of the trees I want to keep. they were able to book a free estimate appt within a day or two of my call. http://www.urbanarb.com
I wondered too. And with the second tree dying or dead I’m wondering if MM should call the Parks dept and ask them to take a look.