Find out if a tree is diseased or dying

[os2142]

Hi,

 

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this. I want to try and identify if a particular tree is diseased or dying. I wanted to understand if (1) this is something that can be worked out from pictures or (2) if not, what sort of report should I be requesting from a local arborist?

 

Just in case it helps - I have attached some pictures of the tree in question!

 

Many thanks, 

[Steve Bullman]

What exactly makes you think it’s dying?

[os2142]

A passing comment made by someone (telling me that the tree was dying and that I should speak to the council!). 

[Puffingbilly413]

Seems unlikely but impossible to gain much from a few photos. Can you see healthy winter buds?

 

In any case it's a street tree so more than likely council owned. If you're concerned then flag it up to them. They should have a look at some point before the end of time.

[pie eater pete]

No doubt its root system has taken a bashing over the years with compaction but far too early to call..

[Paul Cleaver]

Take a pic of the top of the tree, that will help alot

 

 

[waterbuoy]

Or wait and see how many leaves appear?

[Clutchy]

On 23/02/2023 at 09:05, os2142 said:

A passing comment made by someone (telling me that the tree was dying and that I should speak to the council!). 

The van owner or homeowner by any chance? 

[GarethM]

Looking at the pictures he was the driver of the Hyundai van 🙂