Pine trees

thetwoofus · 21st March 2008, 09:02 AM

Hello
newbie here, I've just bought a property in France and have many very large pine trees probably around 100 feet tall or more.Recent winds have been blowing a few branches down and root systems are protruding above ground,do you think they have become unsafe. Any advice would be welcome
Thanks

Treelore · 21st March 2008, 09:40 AM

Pics would help, although sounds ominous.

JohN Dee · 21st March 2008, 01:07 PM

Just as Treelore said, pics would really help.

When you say the roots are pretruding above ground do you mean, that the roots are always visible or the roots and soil surrounding them is lifting with or without wind?

crucificio · 21st March 2008, 01:40 PM

I shouldnt really worry to much about your pine trees, the roots above the ground are standard and the falling branches are a regular occurence. Ive got some a lot larger than that and theyve been in for well over 100 years and still standing and we get some serious winds here. I would be wary of taking any top growth out as the tree grows and twists to strengthen itself, by taking out top growth it may twist back on itself and weaken it.

Treelore · 21st March 2008, 04:17 PM

yeah just need to be sure they are surface roots and not root plate shear.

Ekka · 21st March 2008, 04:31 PM

Lots of different pines around. Main ones we got are the elliotti and norfolks with the odd bunya thrown in. But I dare say France would have something different.

Dont cut the top off!

newguy18 · 21st March 2008, 06:20 PM

pics would help,my pine has surface roots and theres been some winds i thought would snap the top out but pines are soft and flexible to an extent,more so than hardwoods.The most common here is slash pine but the occasional white and short needle pine.

Jaygee · 3rd June 2008, 01:29 PM

Bonjour

here in the south of France we have Pinus halapenesis Pinus pinea or Pinus pinaster. All these pines tend to be wind tolerant but roots of the halalpensis pines struggle for depth when self seeded on reclaimed terracing.. Pinus pinaster is struggling with a very nasty bacterial disorder. if in doubt try to get hold of somenone from INRA.

21st March 2008, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
thetwoofus I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: france Posts: 1	Pine trees Hello newbie here, I've just bought a property in France and have many very large pine trees probably around 100 feet tall or more.Recent winds have been blowing a few branches down and root systems are protruding above ground,do you think they have become unsafe. Any advice would be welcome Thanks

21st March 2008, 09:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Treelore Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 115	Re: Pine trees Pics would help, although sounds ominous.

21st March 2008, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 728	Re: Pine trees Just as Treelore said, pics would really help. When you say the roots are pretruding above ground do you mean, that the roots are always visible or the roots and soil surrounding them is lifting with or without wind? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

21st March 2008, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
crucificio Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: isle of man Posts: 30	Re: Pine trees I shouldnt really worry to much about your pine trees, the roots above the ground are standard and the falling branches are a regular occurence. Ive got some a lot larger than that and theyve been in for well over 100 years and still standing and we get some serious winds here. I would be wary of taking any top growth out as the tree grows and twists to strengthen itself, by taking out top growth it may twist back on itself and weaken it.

21st March 2008, 04:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Treelore Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 115	Re: Pine trees yeah just need to be sure they are surface roots and not root plate shear.

21st March 2008, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,868	Re: Pine trees Lots of different pines around. Main ones we got are the elliotti and norfolks with the odd bunya thrown in. But I dare say France would have something different. Dont cut the top off! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

21st March 2008, 06:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: Pine trees pics would help,my pine has surface roots and theres been some winds i thought would snap the top out but pines are soft and flexible to an extent,more so than hardwoods.The most common here is slash pine but the occasional white and short needle pine. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

3rd June 2008, 01:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaygee I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: France Posts: 4	Re: Pine trees Bonjour here in the south of France we have Pinus halapenesis Pinus pinea or Pinus pinaster. All these pines tend to be wind tolerant but roots of the halalpensis pines struggle for depth when self seeded on reclaimed terracing.. Pinus pinaster is struggling with a very nasty bacterial disorder. if in doubt try to get hold of somenone from INRA.

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