I've browsed all the old threads on this subject - sorry for bringing it up again, but I have a few more questions!
This tree volunteered up in a flower bed and I let it grow because it exhibited unusual vigor - the oak is ~20' tall, ~9" dia. trunk, and emerged from the ground only 5 years ago. When all my other oaks have stopped putting on new growth, this one continues through the hottest part of the summer. I am continually pruning some of the new growth up until dormancy to allow room to walk and park vehicles.
Unfortunately, the tree is only ~21" from a concrete drive. As soon as I see movement of the concrete I'll take it out......but it is such a nice tree, I am considering breaking out my concrete saw and carefully cutting away a semi-circle of concrete to keep it from lifting.
I'm considering this only if the tree is worth saving. There is hardly a limb on this tree that doesn't have galls like this. I know what causes them and most literature says to ignore galls. I'm repeating myself, but this tree seems unusually fast-growing and exhibits good health - unless the excessive galling is a sign of some other unseen problem that needs to be addressed.
Any comments or advice is appreciated.
xtm
This tree volunteered up in a flower bed and I let it grow because it exhibited unusual vigor - the oak is ~20' tall, ~9" dia. trunk, and emerged from the ground only 5 years ago. When all my other oaks have stopped putting on new growth, this one continues through the hottest part of the summer. I am continually pruning some of the new growth up until dormancy to allow room to walk and park vehicles.
Unfortunately, the tree is only ~21" from a concrete drive. As soon as I see movement of the concrete I'll take it out......but it is such a nice tree, I am considering breaking out my concrete saw and carefully cutting away a semi-circle of concrete to keep it from lifting.
I'm considering this only if the tree is worth saving. There is hardly a limb on this tree that doesn't have galls like this. I know what causes them and most literature says to ignore galls. I'm repeating myself, but this tree seems unusually fast-growing and exhibits good health - unless the excessive galling is a sign of some other unseen problem that needs to be addressed.
Any comments or advice is appreciated.
xtm