Birch tree fallen
Hello everyone,
We have a large birch tree that fell in our yard (due to yesterday's hurricane).
Do you think it would be possible to cut it a bit and lift it (fix it to a rock by metal strings)? Can the birch tree survive?
I am considering this for two reasons: the tree provided us the privacy from our neighbors (it will take a long time for new trees to grow, as our yard is lower). We also feel sorry for the birch tree and want it to stay alive.
Very appreciate your advices!
We have a large birch tree that fell in our yard (due to yesterday's hurricane).
Do you think it would be possible to cut it a bit and lift it (fix it to a rock by metal strings)? Can the birch tree survive?
I am considering this for two reasons: the tree provided us the privacy from our neighbors (it will take a long time for new trees to grow, as our yard is lower). We also feel sorry for the birch tree and want it to stay alive.
Very appreciate your advices!
It might work to do as you suggest, I have seen trees be saved in similar situations - we have a lot of trees with shallow roots in the archipelago. But I have also examples when we could not save the tree. I suggest you could at least try if it is valuable to you.
You would probably need to anchor the tree with the wire permanently, or for a couple years at least.
You would probably need to anchor the tree with the wire permanently, or for a couple years at least.