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Siwsan

(27,319 posts)
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:25 AM Aug 2024

My poor maple tree had to have a big limb amputated

Turns out it had been struck by lightning. Not sure when. I know the TV antenna was struck and the tree guy said that strike might have arched to the tree.

Anyway, last night they removed the limb and now I'm waiting for them to come back and clear up the debris. I'm keeping any wood that is fireplace worthy. We'll probably end up having to rent a wood splitter because it was a substantially sized limb.

The limb was over the enclosed porch so if it had snapped, there would have been substantial damage. It was obvious, when he was towards the end of removing it, that there was way too much 'give' for it to have lasted much longer.

Fortunately, losing that limb doesn't really have any impact on my nice shady area that I love so much.

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My poor maple tree had to have a big limb amputated (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2024 OP
So sad! Artificial limbs work well these days and if your tree served Wonder Why Aug 2024 #1
My pecan trees send their messages of support for your maple tree. GreenWave Aug 2024 #2
Good luck in the fight with the tentworms. ShazzieB Aug 2024 #3
Thanks! GreenWave Aug 2024 #4

Wonder Why

(4,641 posts)
1. So sad! Artificial limbs work well these days and if your tree served
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:06 AM
Aug 2024

as a military tree then the VA would probably replace it for free even if not related to military service.
On the other hand, burning an amputated limb in a fireplace would sound like something only a South Dakota governor would do.

😂😁😀

GreenWave

(9,310 posts)
2. My pecan trees send their messages of support for your maple tree.
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:14 AM
Aug 2024

They have to be sprayed tomorrow for tent worms after Debby gets done. Trees can bounce back!

ShazzieB

(18,845 posts)
3. Good luck in the fight with the tentworms.
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 04:23 PM
Aug 2024

Those things are horrible. Best wishes to you and your pecan trees!

GreenWave

(9,310 posts)
4. Thanks!
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 05:17 PM
Aug 2024

Debby rained so much, they fell off the tree. I "murdered" over 230 of them, but they seemed to be everywhere. Surely they will first get a dousing of mint tomorrow. If they survive that the mint, yikes, stronger measures.

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