2006-07-20 13:49:20 · 4 answers · asked by GUYSMILY99 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Trees are struck by lightning all the time & many survive.
However I would bet that the trees life will be shortened due to borers, rot & disease that will be attracted to the injured area. It could be years or decades before anything becomes apparent.
If you have the money, call a tree professional.
2006-07-20 14:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the south, too. We had a tree struck by lightning. It has now lived for over 10 years. Keep it well watered during these hot months. Remember to water as far out as the longest branch. It should be okay.
2006-07-20 23:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oak tree was truck two years ago. It was split in half. It's come out for the last two years, so I'm assuming everything is fine.
2006-07-20 20:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it does not have a lot of external damage it will be fine, lighting most often "jumps' to the ground or travels down the outside of the trees bark in to the ground
good luck
2006-07-20 20:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋