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Corey Rossen wrote:The Moses Cleveland tree on Summit Avenue and I have a long history, going back in my family more than 60 years. This being said, it is not doing well. There are constantly truck coming by to look at its health, as they should, and I appreciate that. I have requested, on occasion, the tree crews to come out and look at possible hazardous limbs and they have taken care of any safety issues.
One tree trimming trip a few years ago brought out masses of people fighting to save a few limbs. In fact, by trimming the tree they were helping to save it and prolong its life. This was a hard point to get across to many of the people observing. The crew chief explained to me what was going on and also to the people onsite. I then had to explain it to the same people as they were not convinced by the crew chief. I explained my history with the tree and my appreciation of the care the City was taking of it. I saw it was a losing conversation and decided to go back inside and observe away from the crowds all the while thinking - Where were these people when I had to pay $8000 in water/sewage damage when the tree roots ate through my pipes in the yard a year ago, I could have sure used their financial help and support then.
So, to answer the question of a tree lifespan (without being an arborist), there is a lifespan and a quality of life to maintain both for the tree and the surrounding residents.
Corey
Jim O'Bryan
Lakewood Resident
"The very act of observing disturbs the system." Werner Heisenberg
"If anything I've said seems useful to you, I'm glad.
If not, don't worry. Just forget about it." His Holiness The Dalai Lama
So, Sandy's wind and rain took one of my two Dogwoods and tipped it about 15 degrees, it no longer pointed up, it pointed somewhat south. Weird, but no way I could just push it back into place, even with tons of help. Based on this thread I PM'ed John Palmer and asked him to take a look. He said he thought he could save the tree. So today he came by and "dug in" (literally).
Bottom line, this afternoon I have a Dogwood that points straight up and that was done so in a manner that should ensure that it lives. For a lot less money than it would cost to plant a little tree to replace it. Thank you John.
While he was working I went to Lakewood Garden Center and bought our "Holiday" tree. Paul was not there but I was very well served nonetheless.
It was a very good day to shop locally, at least for me today.
Thanks for the kind words, Tim. I'm satisfied...and sore.
This was something unique. I had never seen this happen before. The tree did not uproot, it literally shifted in the ground. I've detailed the whole story here if you're curious. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater
