Arborists, advise me on what to do with this Flowering Dogwood Tree. (lots of pix)

[rngrchad]

This tree is in my front yard. It flower's beautifully in the spring and I really want to save it. It's twin was taken out by a bolt of lightning years ago
I know what I feel needs to be done, but with a few other's opinions I may gather some better insight.

Thank you.
-Chad

 

[treeclimber101]

This tree is in my front yard. It flower's beautifully in the spring and I really want to save it. It's twin was taken out by a bolt of lightning years ago
I know what I feel needs to be done, but with a few other's opinions I may gather some better insight.

Thank you.
-Chad

i think its got a lot or character , do a little trimming maybe reduce the canopy so if it gets loaded with snow or ice it does'nt snap .keep an eye on that tear at the bottom ants destroy dogwoods

 

[rngrchad]

I need to relieve some of the leaning pressure that is pulling higher portion of the stump apart. I can't believe it has survived these last couple wind storms.
Thanks for the reply...I've always loved this tree especially in bloom. Absolutely gorgeous.....

 

[treeman82]

First off that's not a flowering dogwood. I'd say more along the lines of flowering pear.

Other than that, crown reduction to keep those limbs from breaking, and some low N fert.

 

[rngrchad]

First off that's not a flowering dogwood. I'd say more along the lines of flowering pear.

Other than that, crown reduction to keep those limbs from breaking, and some low N fert.

Yep..A pear tree. My bad.
Thanks.

 

[treeclimber101]

First off that's not a flowering dogwood. I'd say more along the lines of flowering pear.

Other than that, crown reduction to keep those limbs from breaking, and some low N fert.

check you out with the big brain :greenchainsaw:

 

[tomtrees58]

no its time four removal tom trees

 

[rngrchad]

no its time four removal tom trees

I was expecting that reply
Tom Trees, you wouldn't try to save it at all?

 

[treeclimber101]

I was expecting that reply
Tom Trees, you wouldn't try to save it at all?

don't listen too toms trees hes a crooked tree hater its not hurting anything

 

[Nailsbeats]

I would give that heavy side a serious thrashing to balance it up a bit and take preasure off the split as already mentioned. I would try to save it, you can always cut it down later. It looks like it will take a beating and not even blink.

 

[(WLL)]

ants destroy dogwoods

what a joke, you need a thumbs up

 

[treeclimber101]

what a joke, you need a thumbs up

thamk you i love compliments or am i wrong about that too ants don't cause any damage huh

 

[(WLL)]

keep it long and put a cable in it so if it does brake it will be above the cable. also plant a new pear in a better spot and wait for flowers

 

[rngrchad]

??????

 

[treeclimber101]

keep it long and put a cable in it so if it does brake it will be above the cable. also plant a new pear in a better spot and wait for flowers

read insects that feed on trees and shrubs page 496 then you owe me an apology

 

[rngrchad]

read insects that feed on trees and shrubs page 496 then you owe me an apology

I don't think you should take it so seriously....just laugh it off.

 

[(WLL)]

what are them marks for?

 

[rngrchad]

what are them marks for?

I'm trying to save this tree. I do not want to cut it down. The trunk is splitting and I need to release some weight off of that side of the tree? Or should I just put a rod through the split trunk and hope for the best?

 

[Rickytree]

Hey Chad I would maybe try to trim back to a leader of some kind. Then every couple years prune to shape, maybe?

 

[treeseer]

one limb sprawls a lot with no good laterals visible so consider removing it.

reduce another sprawler, then small thinning/reduction cuts where the sprouts are thick.


Your tree had decades of neglect, and then catastrophic damage, so don't expect it to look good again tomorrow.

There was liberal disregard for the tree's structural needs, maybe from being conservative with money by not calling an arborist in sooner. now the tree needs a liberal reshaping and its longterm prognosis is poor.

o and i read p 496 and it's clear that ants are the least of this tree's problems