Thanks for the great video! I guess I’m lazy though. I used a battery operated reciprocating saw to trim a few small roots that were approaching my walkways and driveway. I learned a lot of good tips from your video. Thanks!
Wow really great job explaining everything! Made me think about a way of performing root imaging to show where anchors are. Do you think information would be of value when performing T risk assessments?
Root Imaging utilizes several frequencies that bounce off of wet things such as live roots. Best of Both Worlds would be to do radar first then do trunk flare excavation.
I have a huge oak tree in my front yard. It has anchor roots that run 10 feet from the trunk. They are 10-12” in diameter. Could the tops of these roots be shaved off without damaging the tree or compromising the structure? Since the roots are on the surface they don’t appear to be adding much structural support. There are also a lot of 1-3” roots running along the surface 10-12 feet away from the trunk. They don’t appear to affect the structure. Could those be cut out without damaging the tree? Thanks for a very informative video!
We have performed root pruning before, but cutting anchors could get tricky. If there is no rot / decay present we generally do not disturb any part of the root. We recommend making a "keep away" mulch skirt and protect as much of the critical root zone as possible. Oaks are typically resilient, but mechanical damage to any of the roots puts it under stress. We were called in to examine a maple that had 50% of its critical root zone scraped off for a circle driveway, and immediately showed signs of severe decline! We typically do not cut roots unless they are strangling / girdling another part of the anchor / collar / stem! Stay safe!
The oldest tree system is in Utah that’s 35,000 years old. It’s a colony of Aspen trees. I doubt much pruning was done 34,500 years ago 😀. There’s a Bristol Cone Pine tree that lives to be at least 6,000 years old and is usually found in arid, inhospitable environments. It’s a very small tree that can obviously live through droughts and other harsh areas.
What a brilliant video ! Well explained and evidently knowledgeable ! Thank you ❤️
Thanks for the great video! I guess I’m lazy though. I used a battery operated reciprocating saw to trim a few small roots that were approaching my walkways and driveway. I learned a lot of good tips from your video. Thanks!
Great video. Thank You.
So, are rocks good then?
Very informational!
@8:40 The tree has 2 eyeballs and a long nose. I'm pretty sure its pleased at the mani/pedi and haircut lol
Wow really great job explaining everything! Made me think about a way of performing root imaging to show where anchors are. Do you think information would be of value when performing T risk assessments?
Root Imaging utilizes several frequencies that bounce off of wet things such as live roots. Best of Both Worlds would be to do radar first then do trunk flare excavation.
I have a huge oak tree in my front yard. It has anchor roots that run 10 feet from the trunk. They are 10-12” in diameter. Could the tops of these roots be shaved off without damaging the tree or compromising the structure? Since the roots are on the surface they don’t appear to be adding much structural support.
There are also a lot of 1-3” roots running along the surface 10-12 feet away from the trunk. They don’t appear to affect the structure. Could those be cut out without damaging the tree?
Thanks for a very informative video!
We have performed root pruning before, but cutting anchors could get tricky. If there is no rot / decay present we generally do not disturb any part of the root. We recommend making a "keep away" mulch skirt and protect as much of the critical root zone as possible. Oaks are typically resilient, but mechanical damage to any of the roots puts it under stress. We were called in to examine a maple that had 50% of its critical root zone scraped off for a circle driveway, and immediately showed signs of severe decline!
We typically do not cut roots unless they are strangling / girdling another part of the anchor / collar / stem! Stay safe!
How much soil from around the tree will be removed? I may have missed that bit of information. kids, eh.
6 - 8 inches around the flare out to 18" where it then becomes aeration, decompaction then incorporation with our air tools
what are the tools your using?
Standard stuff from our diagnostic kit. Pruning saw, loppers, hammer & chisel.
Thank you❣️
It is a mystery as to how trees on this planet have lived for thousands and thousands of years without having their roots pruned.
The oldest tree system is in Utah that’s 35,000 years old. It’s a colony of Aspen trees. I doubt much pruning was done 34,500 years ago 😀.
There’s a Bristol Cone Pine tree that lives to be at least 6,000 years old and is usually found in arid, inhospitable environments. It’s a very small tree that can obviously live through droughts and other harsh areas.
People also didn’t pile mulch against trees