 Re: Peach prune!
I am going to have to disagree with Sean on the removal of the soil from the main stem. When there is a rain, I believe the sloped hole will fill with run-off water, as the surrounding area is covered with cement pads, not allowing for aborbsion of water. I think this will cause accelerated root rot, and the primarary roots, at the depth they are, are struggling to get enough oxygen even now. This is evident by the initiation of adventitous roots above the primary roots, and below the soil grade.
My vote would be for the removal of the tree, and replacement (at no cost to Clementine) of a better quality tree. This present tree is a waste of Clementine's time and money. The other advantage of removal is that a new tree could be situated in a area where it won't be crowded for space, and planted at a proper depth. When Clemetine selects a new tree, I believe he should also look for a specimen that has a better lateral limb structure.
But hey, its not my tree just my opinion, the points others have made on here are all valid. I just hate to see people spend good money on bad projects. |