Diseased Tree? (photos)

Effington · 6th November 2011, 02:54 AM

I have this tree in the back yard. It clearly has something wrong with it. The strangest thing is that while many of the older, larger branches are dead and will snap right off, there are smaller, live branches growing around them. What gives?

derwoodii · 6th November 2011, 10:10 AM

Sucker or water sprouting of new vigorous limbs around a trees trunk is indicative of a tree under stress or decline to senescence. Start thinking about removal and replacement options for your next spring. It looks like twas an Acer perhaps this maybe a nice spot for a fruit tree or two soon.

Brent Ferris · 8th November 2011, 11:42 PM

Looks like a lot of lichen on older stems - as Derwoodii said - tree is dying, and is making a last ditch effort with suckers. Take it out, and plant a different species, preferably from a different family.

6th November 2011, 02:54 AM	#1
Effington Sappling Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 5	Diseased Tree? (photos) I have this tree in the back yard. It clearly has something wrong with it. The strangest thing is that while many of the older, larger branches are dead and will snap right off, there are smaller, live branches growing around them. What gives? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 6th November 2011 at 02:23 PM. Reason: resize and upload to Treeworlds server.

6th November 2011, 10:10 AM	#2
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 406	Re: Diseased Tree? (photos) Sucker or water sprouting of new vigorous limbs around a trees trunk is indicative of a tree under stress or decline to senescence. Start thinking about removal and replacement options for your next spring. It looks like twas an Acer perhaps this maybe a nice spot for a fruit tree or two soon.

8th November 2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,555	Re: Diseased Tree? (photos) Looks like a lot of lichen on older stems - as Derwoodii said - tree is dying, and is making a last ditch effort with suckers. Take it out, and plant a different species, preferably from a different family. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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