I have built a retaining wall in my yard. I have a cluster of 3 and 1 single oak tree that will be falling inside the retaining area. I would like to keep the trees, but I am afraid I will kill them by burying them with the fill dirt. The deepest one will be buried about 2 1/2 foot.
2006-07-09 14:09:15 · 7 answers · asked by David R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is almost guaranteed death for the trees. If you are in the US call your county extension agent for more information.
2006-07-09 14:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always the possibility the the tree will form advantageous buds that will turn into roots if buried- however there is also the likelihood that it may form crown rot. Even should the latter occur, it will not immediately affect the tree and will take several years to fully develop before it begins to harm the tree. Personally, I think you have nothing to worry about, but it inevitably will be a gamble.
2006-07-09 21:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piling soil around the trunks will definitely put your oak trees under severe stress and may kill them. The roots need to be able to get air as well as water. The weight of additional soil piled on top will compress the soil around the roots.
The entire drip zone area (the ground area equivalent in size to the crown of the tree) should be protected to keep the roots healthy.
2006-07-09 21:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by Liz Rich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it will likely kill the trees. The worst thing you can do to a tree is plant (or bury) it too deep, fungus will attack the trunk. If you can, (when you fill) keep the soil away from the trunk -back to the original level and not too too much on the roots if possible
2006-07-09 21:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by GardeningGurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, oaks don't like this, curve the wall so thet remain upburied for a distance of at least six feet, more if you can do it. Talk to a tree professional. It will save you a lot of money if you have to remove them and fix the wall later.
2006-07-09 22:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hay, Your treas will suffer shock, whin you dig them up, see your local tree man for for advice on digging and replanting them, there is a special type of liquid that you should add when moving the trees to ease there shock of being dug up and moved....Good Luck...
2006-07-09 21:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by inkkadinkkado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to acive that depth of fill, i would do it over a 2 year period, little by little.
2006-07-09 21:23:01 · answer #7 · answered by johnhassay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋