Beech disease opinions

[Loz]

Or, that could be where the aforementioned large limb was attached, looks like an awfully fresh cut.

 

Spot on. The dead limb was removed after bark loss and dysfunction ( approx 4 months ago)

[treequip]

Spot on. The dead limb was removed after bark loss and dysfunction ( approx 4 months ago)

 

Thought so, my thoughts on this tree are ......firewood

[treeseer]

Thought so, my thoughts on this tree are ......firewood

Before any more 'burning' thoughts come to mind, consider that the infection appears to be in one vascular pathway. I heed the teachings of Prof. Croft--See trees as a series of units.

 

That pathway may be infected and compartmentalised, long-term. The story is told underground--check the flare and roots!!

 

NOT POSSIBLE to make a prescription, Rx, without a Root Collar Examination, RCX. If the infection is not widespread, one strategy would be soil replacement.

[Loz]

Interesting. The tree owner is a practical farmer type, so ground investigation won't be happening. I think the approach will be to just wait and see how bad it gets, its now weighted away from road so no reason to remove asap.

 

ref soil replacement; i presume you mean after the tree has been removed?!

[treeseer]

Interesting. The tree owner is a practical farmer type, so ground investigation won't be happening. ...ref soil replacement; i presume you mean after the tree has been removed?!

Practical farmers have shovels--that's the only tool needed, tho a trowel and hose can help. Just dig the weeds and soil away from the infected part of the stem--takes mere seconds to see extent of dysfunction.

 

Why does "soil work" connote "expensive tool--arborists no can do--we climb and cut and that's all"??? Far from the truth.