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PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:04 pm 
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I have a 5 year old live oak with what I'm told is weed eater damage...the trunk is split, it's seen little growth, seems pretty brittle yet after trimming it back (getting all of the dead limbs out) it appears to be fighting to survive.

My wife is positioning for a replacement Bradford Pear Tree (fast growing, blooming, etc) but I really want to save this tree if possible. After reading elsewhere in the forum I've determined that I should try the sick tree treatment. Other suggestions?

Am I fighting a losing battle?

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:40 pm 
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I'll bow to The Ent on this one...I hope he's watching.

However, with a tree as beaten up as this one, :cry: I'd cut my losses and go for a new one. If your wife wants a flowering tree that won't drive you crazy, go for a redbud instead. You'll be much happier in the long run.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 6:49 am 
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Go with the sick tree treatment and the tree goop. If the bark is not completely gone you might be able to save it. Aslo make sure that the root flair is exposed. Good luck

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 11:53 pm 
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Normally I would have given you the same advice as our friend carhoods, but in my experience a live oak, a tree that REALLY doesn't like to be messed with, that has been so severely damaged, will have a terrible time regaining full health. If the tree has sentimental value, I urge you to take all measures to save it. It might survive, but it will most likely never grow into the stately beauty we know as a healthy live oak.

It makes me sad anytime a tree has to be sacrificed, but you have to think of the value a tree adds to your landscape and in fact, to the value of your home. A sickly live oak versus a healthy redbud or other properly planted and nourished, undamaged tree will bring much more pleasure and much less grief to you in the long term.

So there you go, more food for thought. I hope I made sense.
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