KentuckySawyer
ArboristSite Operative
I looked at a good sized Northern Red Oak today that had been hit by lightning a couple days ago. The forest grown tree is 75-80' tall, about 34" DBH, and sits with a 5º lean towards the house and gardens. The lightning had blown off a patch of bark 2' x 12' and had fractured at least the outer layers of wood on the compression side of the tree.
I presented the options of removal and preservation. I suggested pruning to compensate for the lean towards the house and possibly the installation of two bolts through the fractured area of the trunk. Sound okay? Any thoughts on other treatments? What is an average life expectancy for a tree such as this one?
I presented the options of removal and preservation. I suggested pruning to compensate for the lean towards the house and possibly the installation of two bolts through the fractured area of the trunk. Sound okay? Any thoughts on other treatments? What is an average life expectancy for a tree such as this one?