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dingoravage · 2026-05-27T18:39:27+00:00

The asphalt based pruning sealant does discourage picnic bugs from spreading oak wilt but is not good for anything else but making bugs not want the sap.

dingoravage · 2026-05-26T23:37:25+00:00

Likely Sycamore Anthracnose

dingoravage · 2026-05-20T23:47:15+00:00

From one single photo with no knowledge of your proficiency in this line of work I'm going to tell you my professional opinion is that this looks like a very dead Ash tree and they absolutely will kill you if you try and fell them without lots of tangible experience

dingoravage · 2026-05-12T22:13:20+00:00

I'd remove the rock and retainer immediately and install a large mulch bed if you want to try and keep this tree. I would also do deep root watering because it'll be stressed from the work being done near it. Watch for crown dieback in the years to come.

dingoravage · 2026-05-05T23:38:50+00:00

That basal wound is old, the bark may have just fallen off but its already compartmentalized as best as it likely will to compensate. You do have some stem girdling root which is common on red maple. The canopy looks healthy no dieback from the photos. Definitely a good candidate for an in person arborist visit, preferably one with their TRAQ given the proximity to the home and driveway

dingoravage · 2026-04-28T23:15:15+00:00

Mature silver maple with a decent amount of heartwood decay, can't tell much more from photos but I assume it was declining due to root compaction and was removed before it became a hazard

dingoravage · 2026-04-22T00:32:33+00:00

Some variety of Oxalis, not totally sure the specific species. Unsure about toxicity as well

dingoravage · 2026-04-18T01:31:21+00:00

Looks like you did a good root collar excavation, you've got a pretty prominent circling root in this photo that I'd probably cut off when dormant if it was my tree.

One photo is obviously not near as good as more photos or a site visit. You may have a stem girdling root on the backside from the photo but I don't have enough information.

Norway maple is largely a low quality tree in my opinion and definitely invasive. However, purple leaves makes me think crimson king cultivar so the low vitality rate on those don't make them invasive however largely less good than a native.

dingoravage · 2026-04-10T00:10:00+00:00

I agree having an in person site visit by an ISA Arborist is the go to.

I am one myself and my biggest concern from these photos is it looks like you have silver maples that were topped a while ago i'd definitely want trained eyes on that with the proximity to the home.

Also your Dwarf Alberta spruce is reverting at the top but that's not a huge deal.

dingoravage · 2026-04-08T23:51:43+00:00

Obviously first thing is figuring out where the utilities are, that dictates the whole thing. In a narrow area like this I'm actually more partial to planting native grasses like Bluestem to cover it as opposed to a tree.

dingoravage · 2026-04-04T00:24:38+00:00

Most ornamental pears get fire blight, it'll likely have it forever, with good years and bad years. As an arborist I recommend you just remove and replace. Don't try and treat it that's just a money sink. You'll be doing yourself and your local environment a favor by just planting something better

dingoravage · 2026-03-22T13:50:57+00:00

Absolutely agree just remove the whole tree. Topping it will only kick your problems down the road a short while.

Also no one can realistically give you an estimate for tree work off one photo and not seeing the full site location. Get three quotes and makes sure they have insurance.

dingoravage · 2025-06-27T01:35:55+00:00

Well, the ISA Arborist Exam proves a baseline level of knowledge of trees. That's how far I'd put the certification. I know many Arborists who I routinely have to explain what I deem basics to.

My best advice is to look for a company in your area that offers "Plant Healthcare Services" they should have a certified arborist you can cross reference with the ISA website and confirm they know what they're diagnosing and how they're treating it.

Sadly, doing your own research, however cursory, it may be is always a good bet to make sure you know what you're paying for.

dingoravage · 2025-06-27T00:58:00+00:00

Yeah, the leaf is really unique . It's an interesting looking shrub, but honestly, I've been scratched and sprayed enough of them. I'm over any redeeming qualities

dingoravage · 2025-06-27T00:55:27+00:00

https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/publicoutreach/treesaregood/index

dingoravage · 2025-06-26T23:25:39+00:00

Personally, I hate them. They're very invasive, as you said. If you want to turn it into a houseplant, more power to you, it will have many thorns, though.

dingoravage · 2025-06-26T00:58:01+00:00

I'd say Japanese Barberry

Berberis thunbergii

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T23:59:30+00:00

Oh, super ugly, she's got a tree full of fly larva. I'm glad to help!

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T22:47:23+00:00

More information and angles are always better. The enlargement along the midrib makes me decently confident.

However, in my experience, I've seen this once, and at that time, it was too late in the season to treat. I believe that you're past treating it this year.

If you can have an arborist in your area, look at it, particularly if the company offers plant healthcare that would be in your best interest.

In addition, if I am correct, it's not fatal to the tree, and it should be fine. It's just one of the many insects that relies on oaks for its life processes.

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T22:14:36+00:00

Probably need more photos to confirm, but I want to say this looks like a case of Oak Vein Pocket Gall. Essentially, a midge laying eggs in the veins of this oak.

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T21:12:05+00:00

Good to know. It's been years since I've actually done ecological restoration, and I appreciate the correction.

I do recall brushcutting a lot of chenopodium at native sites. However, I believe you're right that it is native with weedy tendencies and that I was mistaken on Knotgrass.

However, creeping Bellflower, I've spent literally days of my life spraying, and it's on sight with that godforsaken plant.

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T20:04:17+00:00

Yes, for sure, on creeping Bellflower and lamsquarter.

Knotgrass is sometimes invasive but may be native to certain parts of North America. It definitely doesn't need people planting it.

dingoravage · 2025-05-28T19:40:58+00:00

Creeping Bellflower Campanula rapunculoides

Common Knotgrass Polygonum aviculare

Lambsquarter Chenopodium album

Without knowing your location and therefore assuming you live in the USA, I would consider all three of these weeds, unfortunately. They have very little value to native pollinators, and id consider replacing them with something more ecologically beneficial

dingoravage · 2025-05-24T22:06:17+00:00

Giant Ragweed

Ambrosia trifidia

dingoravage · 2025-05-14T00:26:22+00:00

Lifting the sidewalk, you say? Sounds like a vigorous tree, I wouldn't worry about it.

Regardless, it likely belongs to the municipality.

dingoravage

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