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TreeSpecialist · 21st April 2008, 09:25 AM

In reading through this thread, it looks as though everyone missed another point of consideration.

Besides the tree having the potential to significantly over grow its space (if it regains its health) , it appears to have several "v-shaped" co-dominant stem forks (stevezmon6- .jpg) near the ground which would - if it survives to any age- be a potential for failure of a large stem or trunk without cables.

As trees that do not compartmentalize decay well, removal rather than cabling (or treating) would be my advice - especially if roots have been cut.

Perhaps its time to think about a better tree suited for the tight location rather than spend more money on this one.

21st April 2008, 09:25 AM	#26 (permalink)
TreeSpecialist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 186	Re: Please Help!! Silver Maple In reading through this thread, it looks as though everyone missed another point of consideration. Besides the tree having the potential to significantly over grow its space (if it regains its health) , it appears to have several "v-shaped" co-dominant stem forks (stevezmon6- .jpg) near the ground which would - if it survives to any age- be a potential for failure of a large stem or trunk without cables. As trees that do not compartmentalize decay well, removal rather than cabling (or treating) would be my advice - especially if roots have been cut. Perhaps its time to think about a better tree suited for the tight location rather than spend more money on this one.