I just had 25 trees cut down in my yard. I noticed that several of them had large holes up the middle of the trunks. This includes several oaks and a sweetgum. The trees seemed healthy, and so do the others that are left. However in the past 5 years, Ive had 2 large Oaks Die for no appearent reason. Any idea why? What do I need to do to protect the others?
2007-03-03 03:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by bukrub66 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
These are not woodpecker type holes. Some are 14 inch diameter and run from the base upwards, all the way up on some of them.
2007-03-03 04:09:21 · update #1
It is not at all unusual for large trees to rot from the inside out. This is a frequent problem with large oaks. Many times, trees that are blown down in storms do so because they are weakened in this way. Water laying in the crotch of a tree usually starts the process.
Good luck with your search for information.
2007-03-07 03:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be woodpeckers
for nesting they make the type of holes you are describing.
2007-03-03 11:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋