NP Hemlock
New Member
Unfortunately a very old large eastern hemlock near my house was struck by lightning. The tree is estimated at 250 to 300 yrs and is about 100+ feet.
It suffered a full length "centerish" split and top 15 feet or so of tree was blown off by strike.
Two tree companies (tree cutters) said it will not survive and should come down. Is there any information available on the survival of large old eastern hemlocks after a severe lightning strike?
Of course safety is a concern as well as tree is close to road and house and other very large old tree (maples)
Would like to evaluate maybe topping tree to reduce blow over risk and see if tree may recovery or die, then take down.
Really very upsetting to lose such a magnificent tree!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill
It suffered a full length "centerish" split and top 15 feet or so of tree was blown off by strike.
Two tree companies (tree cutters) said it will not survive and should come down. Is there any information available on the survival of large old eastern hemlocks after a severe lightning strike?
Of course safety is a concern as well as tree is close to road and house and other very large old tree (maples)
Would like to evaluate maybe topping tree to reduce blow over risk and see if tree may recovery or die, then take down.
Really very upsetting to lose such a magnificent tree!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill