Tree Isssues

[SeekTreeInfo]

I have a rather large tree that is showing some signs that it is having issues. I have attached a photo of the tree. There is some kind of a growth on the tree that is a tannish red in color that seems to reside by branches that are going out or trunks that are going out. I am also not seeing the typical leave budding and growth from the upper portions of the tree. See attached photo.

Can anybody tell me what this is? I am I am meeting with a tree service this week to discuss the plans. It appears I will have to remove several of the branches for deadwood. Due to the enormity of the tree and how large it is, I am going to have to take a phase approach with step one removing all of the deadwood as much as I can afford and then just slowly taking more and more sections off until maybe next year, taking the remaining tree down if necessary. If I cut some of the large main branches and deadwood, would that buy time before the tree will fall or split. Just trying to mitigate the most cost effective way.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Del_]

The patches are hypoxylon and most likely are a secondary problem that has developed due to a first problem like soil disturbance, trenching, digging, soil compaction or drainage conditions that have changed.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_e...c4mB_sQBSgAegQIBhAB&biw=1152&bih=622&dpr=1.25

The tree is going to need removing and doing it by removing deadwood first is going to result in a higher overall cost.

Can you post some photos of what is going on at ground level around this tree?

 

[SeekTreeInfo]

Hello,

Thank you for the information.

It’s not what I wanted to hear. Trees this size, will cost $6-8,000 to remove. I really would like to do mitigation some how, cutting the large branches and deadwood off, hopefully leaving a tree that can last another year or so. But if the roots are diminishing it still is a hazard.

I can get some closer shots. Hopefully you can zoom.

I wish there was a way to tell how much time the tree has.

Thanks!

 

[Del_]

Hello,

Thank you for the information.

It’s not what I wanted to hear. Trees this size, will cost $6-8,000 to remove. I really would like to do mitigation some how, cutting the large branches and deadwood off, hopefully leaving a tree that can last another year or so. But if the roots are diminishing it still is a hazard.

I can get some closer shots. Hopefully you can zoom.

I wish there was a way to tell how much time the tree has.

Thanks!

Thanks for the thanks.

There will be other arborist that chime in here so don't take my words too seriously just yet!

 

[SeekTreeInfo]

That would be awesome. I hope several others chime in.

Thanks again!

 

[TheJollyLogger]

It definitely looks like hypoxylon canker. In Texas, that is a 30 day kill. Unfortunately, it dries the wood out to the point the tree is no longer structurally sound. The longer you wait, the more expensive and dangerous the tree will be to remove. Unfortunately as well, there is no mitigation or cure that I am aware of.

 

[SeekTreeInfo]

Thank you. I hope a few others will chime in.

 

[TNTreeHugger]

I don't see any red patches.
Is this hypoxylon canker... the whitish-gray on the trunk?

 

[SeekTreeInfo]

It looks a little pink, actually. Others have said it is hypoxylon canker.

It’s not looking too good. I was hoping there was a way to cutting deadwood some of the large branches, and mitigate this issue doing it in stages.

Thanks!

 

[TNTreeHugger]

What about all the other trees in your yard? Is it contagious?

 

[TheJollyLogger]

What about all the other trees in your yard? Is it contagious?

It is contagious, but mostly travels through the soil and root system... honestly my knowledge on this is dated

 

[POGuy]

The patches are hypoxylon and most likely are a secondary problem that has developed due to a first problem like soil disturbance, trenching, digging, soil compaction or drainage conditions that have changed.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_e...c4mB_sQBSgAegQIBhAB&biw=1152&bih=622&dpr=1.25

The tree is going to need removing and doing it by removing deadwood first is going to result in a higher overall cost.

Can you post some photos of what is going on at ground level around this tree?

Is that rubber mulch in that bed under both trees?

 

[SeekTreeInfo]

No it is regular mulch

 

[Mac&trees]

That would be awesome. I hope several others chime in.

Thanks again!

Get more quotes

 

[Mac&trees]

That would be awesome. I hope several others chime in.

Thanks again!

Get more quotes and ask about drop and leave. Maybe local wood maggots will want firewood. A lot of arborist will quote the hogs like that high to get out of them. Keep shopping.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Get more quotes and ask about drop and leave. Maybe local wood maggots will want firewood. A lot of arborist will quote the hogs like that high to get out of them. Keep shopping.

Don't want to be leaving hypoxylon infected logs on site... and no one will want that for firewood.

 

[dboyd351]

TreeSeekinfo is lucky to have you guys giving advice!