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soares · 29th May 2007, 11:24 AM

I am building a paver on pebble patio around a majestic 50 foot (17m) pignut hickory tree, but I dug too deep and too close on advice from two paver 'pros' and three books that apparently know nothing about trees. Trench completely encircles the tree, 8 inch (20cm) deep, 3 feet (1 meter) from the trunk. Four roots of 1.5 to 2 inch diameter (5 to 7.5 cm) diameter were cut, along with some smaller roots. The soil is 18in (45cm) earth on top of 3ft (1m) clay on top of sand. Tree is in full sun, New York, year round rains, 13in breast diameter ( 33cm). I will do anything to reverse my stupidity and save this tree.

My current plan is to treat with 150ml cambistat to stop crown growth and encourage root formation, sink 4 airholes near the trunk, and increase intensity (no freequency) of water and fertilizer.

Tree and owner thank you!

29th May 2007, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
soares I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Hickory needs help I am building a paver on pebble patio around a majestic 50 foot (17m) pignut hickory tree, but I dug too deep and too close on advice from two paver 'pros' and three books that apparently know nothing about trees. Trench completely encircles the tree, 8 inch (20cm) deep, 3 feet (1 meter) from the trunk. Four roots of 1.5 to 2 inch diameter (5 to 7.5 cm) diameter were cut, along with some smaller roots. The soil is 18in (45cm) earth on top of 3ft (1m) clay on top of sand. Tree is in full sun, New York, year round rains, 13in breast diameter ( 33cm). I will do anything to reverse my stupidity and save this tree. My current plan is to treat with 150ml cambistat to stop crown growth and encourage root formation, sink 4 airholes near the trunk, and increase intensity (no freequency) of water and fertilizer. Tree and owner thank you!