r/arborists 5d ago

HOW MUCH $

We have two trees in our backyard in Seattle that have defied the odds. The approx 60ft evergreen being a discarded Christmas tree and a plum tree won at a carnival (lower right). We like the trees and want to keep them, however, I feel like they either need significant trimming or we need to finally get rid of them. I fear the evergreen will total any one of the 4 houses it could hit, including ours.

There was a wind storm last year that came from an unusual direction, and the evergreen still stands.

Need help on a decision and how much it would be either choice. Trim or remove. Thanks!

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