Survivor trees

[Haplo]

This is a prime example of the resilience of trees. The bum arborist will tell you that it must be cut down because "its going to die or fall over" Nope. This tree has been in this condition for 10+ years. It's at a local spot and people love to take pictures with it each year when they come to see the geese migration. Most of the center is blown out, the weight is 80% overcenter but the crown is healthy. It has character. If homeowner wants their's cut down for looks, fine, but a lot of times these damaged trees can thrive for many more years

 

[buzz sawyer]

Looks like a tragedy in the making. If I were the property owner, I would at least rope off the area underneath the branches.

 

[Haplo]

I would at least rope off the area underneath the branches.

It actually is wired off behind the tree because it's a propagation area. Hard to see that in the photo

Looks like a tragedy in the making

Like I said 10+ years. It's still very solid. I'll let you know when it falls.

 

[buzz sawyer]

What kind of tree is it?

 

[Ralf1e]

This is a prime example of the resilience of trees. The bum arborist will tell you that it must be cut down because "its going to die or fall over" Nope. This tree has been in this condition for 10+ years. It's at a local spot and people love to take pictures with it each year when they come to see the geese migration. Most of the center is blown out, the weight is 80% overcenter but the crown is healthy. It has character. If homeowner wants their's cut down for looks, fine, but a lot of times these damaged trees can thrive for many more years
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Looks like Elm disease. Is it?
Used to have lots of them in Thames valley and chilterns in the UK. Most of them fell over or fell apart over the years. Problem is they don't send you a letter to let you know when they are going to cry enough.

 

[Haplo]

Looks like Elm disease. Is it?

I think you might be right