Tulip Tree looks bad!

susan.ona · 14th April 2011, 09:45 AM

Can anyone identify what kind of problem/disease the tree in my front yard has?
Help and hopefully I attached correctly the photos.

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susan.ona · 14th April 2011, 09:48 AM

Sorry, meant to send this photo also.
We are thinking that we need to have the tree cut
down as it is going to crack or fall in the next big storm.
Appreciate any feedback. Susan in the Smokies

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Garry Brockley · 14th April 2011, 06:52 PM

because the tree is on a slope it looks as though the upper side has been buried and probably damaged, this has probably caused all your problems allowing pathogens into a suffocated and damaged cambium.
The tulip is a very soft wood tree and will rot out quickly, i would expect the tree to become unstable very quickly as the base and holding timber degrades sorry but that ultimately means a take down and replant.

susan.ona · 15th April 2011, 01:26 AM

Thanks for your feedback! We are getting estimates now for a cut down.
What might be those pathogens be? good day to you!

14th April 2011, 09:45 AM	#1
susan.ona Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maggie Valley, NC Posts: 6	Tulip Tree looks bad! Can anyone identify what kind of problem/disease the tree in my front yard has? Help and hopefully I attached correctly the photos.

14th April 2011, 09:48 AM	#2
susan.ona Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maggie Valley, NC Posts: 6	Re: Tulip Tree looks bad! Sorry, meant to send this photo also. We are thinking that we need to have the tree cut down as it is going to crack or fall in the next big storm. Appreciate any feedback. Susan in the Smokies

14th April 2011, 06:52 PM	#3
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: Tulip Tree looks bad! because the tree is on a slope it looks as though the upper side has been buried and probably damaged, this has probably caused all your problems allowing pathogens into a suffocated and damaged cambium. The tulip is a very soft wood tree and will rot out quickly, i would expect the tree to become unstable very quickly as the base and holding timber degrades sorry but that ultimately means a take down and replant. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

15th April 2011, 01:26 AM	#4
susan.ona Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maggie Valley, NC Posts: 6	Re: Tulip Tree looks bad! Thanks for your feedback! We are getting estimates now for a cut down. What might be those pathogens be? good day to you!

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