Damage to tree root...

[heyandy]

The attached images show some damage done today by my mother-in-law's dog. While digging, she scraped away the bark on top of a large exposed root. The root is just a few feet from the trunk. I don't know much about tree care and was wondering if the damage is bad enough to cause concern. If so are there are any steps - immediate and/or ongoing - that should be taken in order to protect the tree?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

-Andy

 

[Dadatwins]

Wecome to the site andy, Tree should recover from the damage, have seen much worse. To prevent it again, a layer of mulch around the base might help. If the tree was used as a tie out for the dog pick another spot. Tree also needs some pruning, the limbs are getting very heavy and breakage is a possibility in the near future.

 

[treeseer]

Wecome to the site andy, Tree should recover from the damage, have seen much worse. To prevent it again, a layer of mulch around the base might help. If the tree was used as a tie out for the dog pick another spot. Tree also needs some pruning, the limbs are getting very heavy and breakage is a possibility in the near future.

What he said.

 

[heyandy]

Thanks for the replies. I'm glad to hear that it's not a major issue.

-Andy

 

[daemon2525]

I would be more worried about if the dogs string was wrapped around the tree. IF that is the case.

 

[heyandy]

I would be more worried about if the dogs string was wrapped around the tree. IF that is the case.

Not to worry - the dog was tied out to a metal stake. My wife and I have two good dogs. My mother in law's dog is sweet, but not given enough activity and discipline to keep her out of trouble... this should be a fun visit.