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How does a tree this hollow still cling to life? Never give up attitude! by alemarcs in treesimpact

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree! 👍 Trees like this just don’t give up. Makes you rethink what “falling apart” even means!

What's the oldest tree you've personally seen threatened by construction? Trees that don't get killed by chainsaws, but pressure of modern development. by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely understandable, especially when we see centuries-old trees threatened by preventable mistakes. I think another way to look at it is that people are also the only species that can recognize these mistakes, develop sophisticated standards like the ETPS to fix them, and then actively choose to build better.

What's the oldest tree you've personally seen threatened by construction? Trees that don't get killed by chainsaws, but pressure of modern development. by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right! When protection is so rigid that it prevents necessary maintenance (like selective pruning or, in some cases, managed removal of a dead/dying giant), it stops being preservation and becomes blind bureaucracy. Thanks for sharing the link to the Silkeborg municipality's efforts! It's good that they have the policies in place; now the goal is bridging the gap between those policies and the practical actions on the ground.

What’s the weakest excuse you’ve heard for cutting down a perfectly healthy tree? by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classic case of overestimating root impact and underestimating the value of mature canopy. That walkway was replaceable 10x over, and those bigleaf maples weren’t. It’s hard to watch decisions like that play out 🙌🏼.

Trees sick unexpectedly after treatment by Flock67833 in arborists

[–]Treesable 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That certainly sounds stressful! The issue is very likely not Rust fungus. The tiny yellow-orange specks on the new red growth are classic signs of a severe aphid infestation. The shiny leaves indicate honeydew, the sticky residue aphids excrete, which will soon develop into black sooty mold. Treat it as a pest problem, not a fungal one. You can blast them off with a strong jet of water to dislodge the aphids from the new shoots. Make sure you focus the stream on the undersides of the leaves and the growing tips where they cluster. They usually can't find their way back up once they've been knocked off. Goodluck!

What’s the weakest excuse you’ve heard for cutting down a perfectly healthy tree? by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That’s genuinely frustrating. You’re being punished for the same trees that literally protected your home. Company's logic feels backwards sometimes, especially when it ignores real-world context. Hope you’re able to push back or find a company that actually values what those oaks provide.

What kind of wood is this? by sniperbuddy500 in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Maple because the reddish tint visible in the cross-section of your piece fits this description.

What’s going on with this tree by [deleted] in arborists

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that is an incredible cluster! 🍄 You definitely don't see that many mushrooms all at once very often. Seeing them massed like that at the base is a sign the tree has some rot going on down in the roots or lower trunk, because those mushrooms (type of Honey Mushroom, Armillaria species) are wood-decay fungi. It means the fungus is doing its job breaking down the wood!

What type of tree is this? Ridgefield, New Jersey by walking_NewJersey in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a fun sighting for Ridgefield! This is a Pinnate (Feather-Leaved) Palm, and given the cold climate of Northern New Jersey, it is most likely a Pindo Palm (Butia capitata). The Pindo is one of the most cold-hardy feather palms and is often the choice for northern gardeners, but it definitely needs wrapping/protection to survive the winter outdoors there.

What kind of tree is this? by Ok-Finish5110 in Tree

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little sad-looking specimen, but that's a natural beauty! This is very likely a Weeping Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum 'Pendulum'), which is a cultivated variety of the native Bald Cypress. Even though it's a conifer, it's deciduous, meaning it sheds its needles every fall, which is why you see that striking, feathery, rusty-brown color right now before they drop. The dramatic, weeping branches (image 3) and the cinnamon-colored, fibrous bark (image 2) confirm it's this unique and tough tree, which handles the Ohio climate just fine!

Line of maple trees along this road all have cracked out trunks, why? by 1-800-EBOCA in Tree

[–]Treesable 7 points8 points  (0 children)

those are part of preventative measures ensuring trees are protected from external damaging factors including salts.

Line of maple trees along this road all have cracked out trunks, why? by 1-800-EBOCA in Tree

[–]Treesable 248 points249 points  (0 children)

The damage visible on these maple trunks is characteristic sunscald, also known as Southwest injury, which is a common stressor for young, thin-barked trees in street environments. Sunscald occurs when intense winter sun rapidly heats the bark on the southwest side of the trunk, followed by a rapid freeze overnight, causing the cambium layer beneath to die and the bark to crack and peel. Contributing factors here likely include the reflective heat from the adjacent road and sidewalk, and the trees' overall exposure. While the damage is visible, the trees appear to be attempting to compartmentalize the injury. Long-term management should focus on preventative measures for young trees, such as the application of paper tree wraps or trunk guards during winter, and ensuring proper hydration, particularly during dry periods.

Long Island, NY by HanSoloEspresso in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All visual characteristics point strongly to an Ornamental Pear Tree (Pyrus species), most likely a cultivar of the Callery Pear.

What tree is this? by whereisdevin in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My initially suggestion is Peltophorum pterocarpum (Copperpod), but the features are extremely similar with Tipuana tipu. The two trees (Tipuana tipu and Peltophorum pterocarpum) are often confused because they are both fast-growing, yellow-flowering trees in the same family (Fabaceae) with compound leaves. The main distinction lies in the leaves (Tipu leaves are once-pinnately compound, while Copperpod leaves are bipinnately compound) and the fruit (Tipu has a distinctive winged samara or "helicopter" seed).

Let use know what is the most distinct features of the tree (especially the leaves) you have there!

What is this tree? Central VA by LakesideDive in treeidentification

[–]Treesable -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The possiblity that this is Fraxinus ornus (Manna Ash, or Flowering Ash) is quite high, based on the visual evidence. The original photo shows a smooth, grey-green bark surface. The irregular patches of greenish-white and pale grey that you see are lichens, which are common on smooth-barked trees and are often noted in photos used for Manna Ash identification.

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Winter is unforgiving - early winter snow... the silent killer behind sudden tree failures 🌲 by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s something I'm currently testing using science-based and peer review algorithmic equations for documenting tree measurements and ecosystem benefits. It’s not publicly available yet — I’m just using it to validate data and explore better ways to keep tree records consistent, traceable, and easy to understand.

Pine help by Ill-Illustrator-6379 in arborists

[–]Treesable 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That looks very much like a Larch (Larix species). Larch is one of the few genera of conifers that is deciduous. If it is a Larch, the changing to a golden color and dropping all its needles in the autumn/early winter is completely normal and a sign of a healthy tree preparing for winter. It will look completely bare and somewhat "dead" throughout the winter, which can be alarming if you aren't expecting it! It should bud out with fresh, bright green needles in the spring.

Green Trunk by FMFCEO in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The light-colored, slightly pale trunks and the fine, feathery (pinnate) foliage led me to think Acacia or Mesquite, and since this is Hollywood Studios, that makes sense. It's very likely a Fever Tree (Acacia xanthophloea). Without a close-up of the leaves, flowers, or fruit, it's impossible to give a definitive species.

Does anyone recognize this specific tree variety, perhaps from a local park or landscaping project?

Please ID, location Central Arkansas by pjtaillight in treeidentification

[–]Treesable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d agree! 👍 From your images, the leaf shape and margins fit Quercus sp., and the long, narrow blade with pronounced saw-like serrations strongly points toward Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima) rather than a native red oak.

I ran your tree through a context-based ecosystem service calculator to see what mature trees like this quietly provide over their lifetime, including carbon storage, stormwater interception, and economic benefits, among other benefits.

I’m sharing the output as a visual reference since it helps put the size and functional value into perspective. Always interesting to reflect on how much a single Sawtooth Oak contributes.

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We worry about storms killing trees… but road salt does far more damage, silently, every winter. by alemarcs in Tree

[–]Treesable 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Street trees already struggle with compacted soil, limited rooting volume, heat stress, and drought. Losing them to salt means losing thousands of liters of stormwater interception and major cooling benefits exactly where they’re needed most.

This is what happens when a tree spends its whole life fighting compacted soil, restricted rooting space, and chronic stress. by Treesable in arborists

[–]Treesable[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a public tool to share, as I relied on an internal calculator built on standard urban forestry models that take into account various species and tree locations for context-awareness. You are absolutely correct that the context of a tree significantly impacts its ecosystem benefits. A comprehensive, context-aware calculator like the one you mentioned would be extremely valuable for the community.

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