Loss of the Hackberry Tree

In our backyard, tucked right into the deck is (was) a Hackberry tree.  Now, most people around here call a Hackberry a trash tree, which is not very nice.   I mean prejudices about a tree ... really !  The tree, right in the middle where the main trunks split, is a deep inset area where the tree has hollowed in the center.  Trash or not, we didn't want to loose the tree and brought out an arborist Tree Company to have a look.

And, when we didn't like the answer, we called another one.   But, alas, the news is the news.   The tree is dying.   We could wrap it up to extend the life, but it was still dying and could come down on the house.  

Woe is us (not to mention the poor sick tree). We forked up our $2400 and the next week a crew of tfour young men arrived. 

Branch by branch, the took the 50 foot tree down. 

 

And hauled it away.  

Leaving us with a hole in the deck.   

 Nothing to worry about though.   Beau made a quick trip up to Lowes, purchased a couple of boards and filled it right in.  

Next Spring we plan on having the deck refinished which will merge in the raw wood and make the Hackberry Tree a distant memory.   Hopefully it will put the other trees on notice.  Stay healthy or go the route of the Hackberry!

Thanks all. 

Thanks for dropping by, 

Lorrie