treesandsurf
ArboristSite Operative
Called in to look at this beauty. Here's some background info.... :monkey:
Observations
1. Location. I observed the following:
▪ a wooden fence approximately 6' in height running along the west facing side of the property,
with several small lateral branches of the tree growing into and on top of the fence.
▪ temporary wire fencing approximately 3' in height encircling and touching the trunk of the
tree on the University property side.
▪ large, circular plastic tubing and trays stored on top of and around the trunk of the tree.
▪ leaf litter and soil mounded several inches over the root collar.
▪ pavement over more than ninety percent of the root system within the drip zone of the tree.
▪ a curb encircling approximately seventy – five percent of the tree, located within several
inches of the root collar.
▪ recent cracking and uplifting of curbing and pavement in two different areas.
▪ repair work done on old cracking in pavement within several feet of tree.
▪ repair work done on large section (approximately four feet by three feet) of concrete within
several feet of tree.
▪ several structures located within several feet of tree.
▪ a parking lot located on west side of tree, on adjacent property to the University.
2. Soil and Roots. I observed the following:
▪ lifting and cracking of pavement and curbing indicating aggressive root growth.
▪ recent repair to large section of pavement indicating disruption of site and damage to root
system (extent unknown).
▪ extensive paving over root system and frequent use of area indicating moderate to severe soil
compaction.
3. Root collar and Trunk. I observed the following:
▪ several inches of soil mounding over root collar.
▪ no external indication of decay at root collar.
▪ two co-dominate leaders (trunks) splitting at approximately 16” from grade.
▪ a large wound at basal end of trunk; presence of large ribs indicates moderate wound wood
formation.
▪ decay present internally from center of wound, measured approximately 5” from outside of
wound to soft tissues. I probed the inside of the wound and felt and saw soft, spongy tissue
internally indicating decay to heartwood of north facing co-dominant leader.
▪ bacterial wetwood, slime flux present on south facing co-dominant leader at about nine feet
from grade, running in a column approximately 6” wide down entire underside of trunk; texture
and coloration ranged from dark brown oozing liquid (viscose) to long streaks orange and
yellow in color.
▪ epicormic growth on west facing portion of tree; several laterals growing into and on top of
wooden fence along west side of property.
▪ diameter at breast height (DBH) was measured as 39”.
4. Crown. I observed the following:
▪ approximately 45' in height with a spread of approximately 60'.
▪ majority of weight towards structures and walkways (University property).
▪ majority of growth in upper two-thirds tree.
▪ extensive epicormic and adventitious growth on east facing side of both co-dominant leaders
in lower one-third of tree.
▪ majority of pruning injuries were made at improper locations according to professional
standards, which may reduce the tree's ability to compartmentalize decay caused by the injuries.
▪ several branches ranging from 3 – 6” in diameter were removed from over the University
structure; there is poor wound wood formation on pruning injuries
throughout canopy.
Any artisans of arboriculture? Suggestions or insights welcome!
jp
Observations
1. Location. I observed the following:
▪ a wooden fence approximately 6' in height running along the west facing side of the property,
with several small lateral branches of the tree growing into and on top of the fence.
▪ temporary wire fencing approximately 3' in height encircling and touching the trunk of the
tree on the University property side.
▪ large, circular plastic tubing and trays stored on top of and around the trunk of the tree.
▪ leaf litter and soil mounded several inches over the root collar.
▪ pavement over more than ninety percent of the root system within the drip zone of the tree.
▪ a curb encircling approximately seventy – five percent of the tree, located within several
inches of the root collar.
▪ recent cracking and uplifting of curbing and pavement in two different areas.
▪ repair work done on old cracking in pavement within several feet of tree.
▪ repair work done on large section (approximately four feet by three feet) of concrete within
several feet of tree.
▪ several structures located within several feet of tree.
▪ a parking lot located on west side of tree, on adjacent property to the University.
2. Soil and Roots. I observed the following:
▪ lifting and cracking of pavement and curbing indicating aggressive root growth.
▪ recent repair to large section of pavement indicating disruption of site and damage to root
system (extent unknown).
▪ extensive paving over root system and frequent use of area indicating moderate to severe soil
compaction.
3. Root collar and Trunk. I observed the following:
▪ several inches of soil mounding over root collar.
▪ no external indication of decay at root collar.
▪ two co-dominate leaders (trunks) splitting at approximately 16” from grade.
▪ a large wound at basal end of trunk; presence of large ribs indicates moderate wound wood
formation.
▪ decay present internally from center of wound, measured approximately 5” from outside of
wound to soft tissues. I probed the inside of the wound and felt and saw soft, spongy tissue
internally indicating decay to heartwood of north facing co-dominant leader.
▪ bacterial wetwood, slime flux present on south facing co-dominant leader at about nine feet
from grade, running in a column approximately 6” wide down entire underside of trunk; texture
and coloration ranged from dark brown oozing liquid (viscose) to long streaks orange and
yellow in color.
▪ epicormic growth on west facing portion of tree; several laterals growing into and on top of
wooden fence along west side of property.
▪ diameter at breast height (DBH) was measured as 39”.
4. Crown. I observed the following:
▪ approximately 45' in height with a spread of approximately 60'.
▪ majority of weight towards structures and walkways (University property).
▪ majority of growth in upper two-thirds tree.
▪ extensive epicormic and adventitious growth on east facing side of both co-dominant leaders
in lower one-third of tree.
▪ majority of pruning injuries were made at improper locations according to professional
standards, which may reduce the tree's ability to compartmentalize decay caused by the injuries.
▪ several branches ranging from 3 – 6” in diameter were removed from over the University
structure; there is poor wound wood formation on pruning injuries
throughout canopy.
Any artisans of arboriculture? Suggestions or insights welcome!
jp
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