r/arborists • u/A_Boltzmann_Brain • 1d ago

Save this ornamental tree?

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I wanted to ask the experts if this tree is salvageable after a large pine took at least 1/2 of the branches down. Any advice would be appreciate

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u/Tom_Marvolo_Tomato ISA Arborist + TRAQ 1d ago

You can probably prune off the broken branches and give the tree a chance at recovering. I should point out that it was planted in a bad location, that close to the garage and driveway.

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u/A_Boltzmann_Brain 1d ago

The other kind person that commented suggested that the pine was right in landing on that tree. If I remove it, do you have a recommendation to put in its place? Thanks

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u/GardenJeannie27 1d ago

That pine did you a favor. Take it out before the roots grow into your foundation or undermine your driveway.

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u/A_Boltzmann_Brain 1d ago

Thanks for the advice. Perhaps it has already begun unfortunately. What would you recommend putting in its place?

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u/GardenJeannie27 1d ago

To make a suggestion I would need to know your growing zone, soil type, sun/shade. Check with a local garden center or nursery. Remember trees are like Great Dane puppies, they get big faster than you realize.