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Tree roots: Drains

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  • mr-bob_2
    mr-bob_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
    Got a tree surgeon to look and it's bein taken down tomorrow :)

    He said there's nothing much to worry about WRT the property. Also - it was a cherry tree, not a silver birch! Ha!

    Thanks again all.
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Easily confused.

    SilverBirch_Large.jpgArboretum,+Cherry+Tree.jpg

    :D:D

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • mr-bob_2
    mr-bob_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
    Ha, yeah - he was also like "!!!!!!" too.

    Given it isn't SILVER, it should have gave it away. In any case, someone told me it was a silver birch so I just called it that :)

    Cherry trees are meant to be bad for their roots too, got a big fat trunk too.
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    Easily confused.

    SilverBirch_Large.jpgArboretum,+Cherry+Tree.jpg

    :D:D

    Cheers

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: sarcasm will get you everywhere:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Now come on OP, how close to the house is it really? and how tall again?:D:D
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • mr-bob_2
    mr-bob_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
    It's actually 3m. - but is as big as the house. And no, it's not a bungalow!
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    edited 14 May 2013 at 7:42AM
    mr-bob wrote: »
    It's actually 3m. - but is as big as the house. And no, it's not a bungalow!

    Where do you live, lilliput?:rotfl:

    Being serious, the more detail you provide, the less of an issue the tree becomes. However it still needs addressing the roots of a cherry will spread further than the height of the tree, and are always looking to send up sucker growth.

    I assumed you would need a tree feller, at 3 mtr, 10 feet tall, (the average house being about 6mtr to the eaves), that easily falls into an area that you could possibly do yourself or a general gardener would do for you.

    I no longer think a staged demolition of the tree is needed, just drop it at low level and let nature take it's course.
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    cyclonebri1 wrote: »
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: sarcasm will get you everywhere:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    Was supposed to be lighthearted rather than sarcastic but glad it gave you a laugh this morning.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
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