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stevezmom · 19th April 2008, 08:13 PM

treevet-

Did tree have apparently dying back half of the canopy before all these people started "helping" you? They chainsawed roots, did they consult with you prior to this.

Last year the tree was fine. There were no leaves on it when all the work started. The landscaper obviously did not consult me prior to chainsawing or I wouldn't have agreed, I am far from the expert but even I know that couldn't be good.

Did you have a landscaper who subcontracted an "arborist"? Or is this the same person? Is this person a Certified Arborist?

I called the arborist from the phone book. His brouchure says "Shasta County's Premier Arborist". His lic# is listed etc. He came out for the consult and seemed knowledgeable. The "Professional" landscaper was a nightmare from day one. I wouldnt trust him to recommend a dog walker!

On one picture there appears to be a dangerous limb over the yard with what appears to be a closed wound near the base and then in another (but earlier) picture it appears that limb was cut off to about a 3 foot stub?

I'm not sure what you are seeing but all of these pictures were taken today and nothing has been cut.

There is no cure for Verticillium Wilt. Injections along with a high level of favorable conditions will block the spread but there is no such thing as a spray for V. Wilt. Also "massive Aphid pop." would not be sprayed for in an integrated pest management scenario as aphids are very mobile and it would likely be reinfested and this is usually not a big prob.

I dont want to be so quick to "bash" this arborist because I may be misunderstanding what he said. I have decided to call him on monday to ask him some of these questions. I just trusted him and said do whatever you think it needs. I did some research on the aphid problem and did read that most trees could handle aphids. My issue was the mess it was making, it looked like someone was smashig blackberries all over the sidewalk, fence, patio etc. I just wanted a mild treatment that wouldnt harm any of the new plants, sod and of course the tree.

The problem likely is the chainsaw severed roots and if this is the case V. wilt, aphids, improper structure (perceived) will all likely be rendered inconsequential if they ever were of any consequence.

At one point it is said that a structural improvement pruning was done and then it was said little was taken out for $500.00? These thoughts are contradicting in a Silver Maple.

I'm not sure how to explain this part. The tree is still basically the same overall size as before the trim. He took out some of the branches that looked really weak. I guess I would like to say he "thinned" it out.

Keep your story going we'd like to hear more and poss. help

Thank you so much for your input!! I am trying to answer the best I can.

19th April 2008, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
stevezmom Sappling Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 13	Re: Please Help!! Silver Maple treevet- Did tree have apparently dying back half of the canopy before all these people started "helping" you? They chainsawed roots, did they consult with you prior to this. Last year the tree was fine. There were no leaves on it when all the work started. The landscaper obviously did not consult me prior to chainsawing or I wouldn't have agreed, I am far from the expert but even I know that couldn't be good. Did you have a landscaper who subcontracted an "arborist"? Or is this the same person? Is this person a Certified Arborist? I called the arborist from the phone book. His brouchure says "Shasta County's Premier Arborist". His lic# is listed etc. He came out for the consult and seemed knowledgeable. The "Professional" landscaper was a nightmare from day one. I wouldnt trust him to recommend a dog walker! On one picture there appears to be a dangerous limb over the yard with what appears to be a closed wound near the base and then in another (but earlier) picture it appears that limb was cut off to about a 3 foot stub? I'm not sure what you are seeing but all of these pictures were taken today and nothing has been cut. There is no cure for Verticillium Wilt. Injections along with a high level of favorable conditions will block the spread but there is no such thing as a spray for V. Wilt. Also "massive Aphid pop." would not be sprayed for in an integrated pest management scenario as aphids are very mobile and it would likely be reinfested and this is usually not a big prob. I dont want to be so quick to "bash" this arborist because I may be misunderstanding what he said. I have decided to call him on monday to ask him some of these questions. I just trusted him and said do whatever you think it needs. I did some research on the aphid problem and did read that most trees could handle aphids. My issue was the mess it was making, it looked like someone was smashig blackberries all over the sidewalk, fence, patio etc. I just wanted a mild treatment that wouldnt harm any of the new plants, sod and of course the tree. The problem likely is the chainsaw severed roots and if this is the case V. wilt, aphids, improper structure (perceived) will all likely be rendered inconsequential if they ever were of any consequence. At one point it is said that a structural improvement pruning was done and then it was said little was taken out for $500.00? These thoughts are contradicting in a Silver Maple. I'm not sure how to explain this part. The tree is still basically the same overall size as before the trim. He took out some of the branches that looked really weak. I guess I would like to say he "thinned" it out. Keep your story going we'd like to hear more and poss. help Thank you so much for your input!! I am trying to answer the best I can.