Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar

bigfall · 2nd August 2009, 01:30 AM

I dropped this monster tree. I believe it was a record for the state of ohio. I had tried to save it and made my driveway go around it but the construction was too much for it. It was 7 feet in diameter at 30 feet up.

My stihl 660 I had just bought on ebay failed after I took the notch out and I had to finish it with a farm boss.

Eric Frei · 2nd August 2009, 09:17 AM

Was a bigg'n for sure, bet it left a nice ding in the lawn.

Are you a tree guy?

Gunslinger · 2nd August 2009, 11:08 AM

Is it possible that a driveway could kill a tree of that size?

Garry Brockley · 2nd August 2009, 01:07 PM

that would depend on how close to the tree the roots were cut and if lime or concrete was poured on the roots or base of the tree when installing it.

stirmantrees · 2nd August 2009, 01:25 PM

Thanks for sharing. What you do with the wood?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

Is it possible that a driveway could kill a tree of that size?

New construction damage is probably the only thing that kills big trees in orlando(just kidding but you guys know its up there in percentages). I have removed countless tree that have slowly fallen victim to the installation of driveways(really nice ones at that). It is probably the first thing that starts the downward spiral but time and time again I see it. In fact I just did a bid for a client deadwooding 7 big Laurel Oaks that are all dying(i'll get some pics) from new construction.
I guess were really talking about root damage and soil compaction. primarily.

TrevMcRev · 2nd August 2009, 01:47 PM

I have to wonder....

Looks like there is a lot of wide open space there...

If you had a enough room to fell that tree whole, then surely you had enough room to have put the driveway much further away from the tree, avoiding root damage & compaction and preventing its premature decline???

kiwi_tree_steve · 2nd August 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

I have to wonder....

Looks like there is a lot of wide open space there...

If you had a enough room to fell that tree whole, then surely you had enough room to have put the driveway much further away from the tree, avoiding root damage & compaction and preventing its premature decline???

was thinking along that line myself..............but im kinda bias when it comes to trees

Liriodendron tulipifera right?

Eric Frei · 2nd August 2009, 03:39 PM

I wonder if the driveway broke when he felled it?

I have no experience with that species of tree.

spartek · 2nd August 2009, 05:18 PM

Tulip poplars are lite Ekka. the wood is also "snappy". These trees are very common to excced 100 feet. I have abunch of 2' x 2' rubber mats that are 3 inches thick. I stack about three or four together on both sides of the drive way and the impact totally misses the pavement .

Eric Frei · 2nd August 2009, 05:22 PM

Would be a lot of raking up then all those dead bits shattering.

Rake up sucks! What about when it's a pine tree with cones, or worse, black bean tree or mango tree in fruit.

spartek · 2nd August 2009, 05:34 PM

Yeah , the clean-up is equivalent to puting a stick of dynamite at every crotch and fork and detonating simultaneously

OOOPS , seem to have a couple pieces missing. may have to knock off $ 20 from the clean-up

Eric Frei · 2nd August 2009, 05:40 PM

LOL, with stump grinding I always offer discount for clean up, love it, just make a mess and piss off paid!

stirmantrees · 3rd August 2009, 12:13 PM

felling dead pine trees with pine cones in tall grass

here, sand pines are the worst for cleaning up when felled.

Steve Tipton · 6th August 2009, 11:03 PM

That tree looks very similar to a Cottonwood, (White Poplar).

2nd August 2009, 01:30 AM	#1
bigfall I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 1	Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar I dropped this monster tree. I believe it was a record for the state of ohio. I had tried to save it and made my driveway go around it but the construction was too much for it. It was 7 feet in diameter at 30 feet up. My stihl 660 I had just bought on ebay failed after I took the notch out and I had to finish it with a farm boss. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 2nd August 2009 at 09:16 AM. Reason: loaded pics to server

2nd August 2009, 09:17 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar Was a bigg'n for sure, bet it left a nice ding in the lawn. Are you a tree guy? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd August 2009, 11:08 AM	#3
Gunslinger Mature tree Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 263	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar Is it possible that a driveway could kill a tree of that size?

2nd August 2009, 01:07 PM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar that would depend on how close to the tree the roots were cut and if lime or concrete was poured on the roots or base of the tree when installing it. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

2nd August 2009, 01:47 PM	#6
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar I have to wonder.... Looks like there is a lot of wide open space there... If you had a enough room to fell that tree whole, then surely you had enough room to have put the driveway much further away from the tree, avoiding root damage & compaction and preventing its premature decline???

2nd August 2009, 03:39 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar I wonder if the driveway broke when he felled it? I have no experience with that species of tree. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd August 2009, 05:18 PM	#9
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar Tulip poplars are lite Ekka. the wood is also "snappy". These trees are very common to excced 100 feet. I have abunch of 2' x 2' rubber mats that are 3 inches thick. I stack about three or four together on both sides of the drive way and the impact totally misses the pavement .

2nd August 2009, 05:22 PM	#10
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar Would be a lot of raking up then all those dead bits shattering. Rake up sucks! What about when it's a pine tree with cones, or worse, black bean tree or mango tree in fruit. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

2nd August 2009, 05:34 PM	#11
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar Yeah , the clean-up is equivalent to puting a stick of dynamite at every crotch and fork and detonating simultaneouslyOOOPS , seem to have a couple pieces missing. may have to knock off $ 20 from the clean-up

2nd August 2009, 05:40 PM	#12
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar LOL, with stump grinding I always offer discount for clean up, love it, just make a mess and piss off paid! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

3rd August 2009, 12:13 PM	#13
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar felling dead pine trees with pine cones in tall grass here, sand pines are the worst for cleaning up when felled.

6th August 2009, 11:03 PM	#14
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Big Tree Fall - Tulip Poplar That tree looks very similar to a Cottonwood, (White Poplar). __________________ Heightmaster

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