Jacaranda Problem

malking@ozemail.com.au · 3rd January 2010, 01:23 PM

Hi
We have an established Jacaranda (planted by previous owners) growing next to our fence. please see attached photo.
Our next door neighbours are concerned that it is damaging the fence and are asking us to do something about it. Even suggesting that we should cut down the tree.
If we slice a piece off the tree to create a gap between it and the fence will this damage the tree?

Regards, Malcolm

Eric Frei · 3rd January 2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malking@ozemail.com.au

If we slice a piece off the tree to create a gap between it and the fence will this damage the tree?

Yes, not a good idea.

Try to accomodate it some other way, adjust the fenceline a bit at that spot or have a section cut out of the fence for clearance. If they think that will look funny then paint the tree same colour as fence so you hardly notice.

Situation looks pretty trivial to me.

kieren · 6th January 2010, 08:18 PM

.

have a section cut out of the fence for clearance. :

will save time and money on removal or later treating the tree due to damage to the trunk if cut

. its win win

3rd January 2010, 01:23 PM	#1
malking@ozemail.com.au I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blue Mountains, Australia Posts: 1	Jacaranda Problem Hi We have an established Jacaranda (planted by previous owners) growing next to our fence. please see attached photo. Our next door neighbours are concerned that it is damaging the fence and are asking us to do something about it. Even suggesting that we should cut down the tree. If we slice a piece off the tree to create a gap between it and the fence will this damage the tree? Regards, Malcolm Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 3rd January 2010 at 01:44 PM. Reason: resize picture

6th January 2010, 08:18 PM	#3
kieren Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 104	Re: Jacaranda Problem . have a section cut out of the fence for clearance. : will save time and money on removal or later treating the tree due to damage to the trunk if cut . its win win

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