Large crack in old tree
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Hackberry,
That's pretty bad damage. I'd consider removing it.
That's pretty bad damage. I'd consider removing it.
Is it threatening any structures? I agree, that's pretty bad damage, on the other hand, hackberrys are tough old birds. If it isn't threatening anything, I'd just let it be. If you are asking if there's anything you can do about it, just let it be.
D.D
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Would it be possible to have an arborist cable it for support to keep it from splitting more?
Sure, but decay has already set in and will only get worse. Is it threatening any structures?
Included bark, this was always going to fail at some point, something to be aware of. An otherwise nice tree, I would pollard and try and save it!
Good luck
Good luck
Included bark, this was always going to fail at some point, something to be aware of. An otherwise nice tree, I would pollard and try and save it!
Good luck
I agree.
It may have another 50 years or more of life left pollard.
The entire tree?
If the entire tree fell, I would say maybe (I’ll try to get better measurements). But I’d just the split part fell, probably not (I don’t know how these things usually go).
Would there be any benefit it removing the “less secure” looking half of the break?
Ah! I had to look up what pollarding is… that is a good idea to try. I will try to find a local arborist (or someone less afraid of heights than myselfIncluded bark, this was always going to fail at some point, something to be aware of. An otherwise nice tree, I would pollard and try and save it!
Good luck
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D.D
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I would have an arborist look at it and determin the best route to save it. If it is not near any structures I see no reason not to give it a chance. We can't replace a big tree in our lifetime!
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No, not long term anyway. Short term maybe. The exposed wood in the crack on the remaining stem will eventually decay regardless. The hazard level generally only goes up from here.
Now, if a local certified arborist says they could cable and brace, and they're reputable, then maybe let them go that route instead. But it will require periodic checkups - not a one and done. I probably wouldn't touch it, other than to remove it.
