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Aug 13, Trees that have grown with a lean are generally pretty safe. If the lean has developed seemingly overnight, this can be cause for concern as the tree may be dangerous and need removal.

As a tree grows, sometimes there is not enough light directly above so the tree will grow towards the light developing a stumpcut.barted Reading Time: 7 mins. Mar 27, Whether a tree can maintain a leaning position for long depends partly on the specimen. Healthy oak trees and other varieties have strong wood and can grow at an angle without breaking.

Other varieties may be more susceptible to wind damage which can exacerbate the problem. Hurricane sally split one of our oaks and left another leaning.

Will the leaning one definitely have to be removed? It had a tree swing on the back side which is now to 2 feet lower than it was before. The roots are not exposed, but you can see where the soil around them has cracked slightly.

Jan 30, A leaning tree can be saved depending on the severity of the lean and the condition of the tree. Often if the roots are exposed or the lean is too great, there is little that can be done to save a tree. This customer really wanted to save the tree, so we gave it a shot. As far as we know the tree. Sep 01, While standing away from the tree, at a position 90 degrees to the direction of fall, sight up to the top of the tree using a weighted string or an axe as a plumb and note the location on the ground.

The back lean is the distance from this point along the intended direction of fall to. Call a Certified Arborist to help you determine whether the tree needs to be removed or whether it's safe to leave it standing. Other things to look for in your Zone 2 inspection: Deep cavities (openings in the tree) near the ground are a bad sign. The tree could collapse Images. An arborist can stabilize split trunks by attaching cables between trunks and branches high in the tree.

Cables won’t repair existing damage, but they will increase the safety, especially in strong winds, and extend the life of your tree. Jun 30, It's a healthy tree with a trunk of approximately 4 feet in diameter and is about years old. It's super tall, probably feet tall. The problem is its limb is directly over my kids' bedrooms. If the tree or a limb should fall, the impact would be devastating to us.