big @ss pine tree uprooted from our front yard.

[tony1307]

DAMN!!!!!


ok, so this 40 year old pine tree is now laying in our front yard. Does anyone here have any idea if it is re-plantable? It tore up a significant chunk of the root structure with it....

I would post a pic, but it's too big.


our neighbor's pine tree used to be bigger.... of course, it used to be in front of their house, not on it.

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[rino351]

If you get it into the ground quick enough and water it and then stake it, so the wind doesn't blow it around too much, it should have a chance.
How many limbs broke? You may need to trim it a little, and if it does root back on, it will probably die off a little to try and help itself out a little.
Good luck.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

We used to have old trees fall all the time back home and I never saw anyone replant the tree that fell.

[Glass]

You said its only 40 feet tall.....i think Matts tall enough to hold it up till it gets re-rooted. Trees fall all the time in Georgetown, where i grew up...usually trees over 100 years old, and i never have seen one 're-planted' or saved.
Rino....stakes only work for smaller plants a person would grow...like...tomatoes or...umm..smaller trees i think, im not sure what all they work for...hehehe
Sounds like a good cantidate for either firewood or President in '08.

--John

[mattadams]

Democrat candidate I hope! LOL j/k.
Seriosuly Im no tree whiz so I can't help you much.

[rino351]

Actually, we've done it. At my grandparents farm in South Dakota, they had a spruce that was about 40-50 ft tall and it tipped. We strapped a chain around the trunk, and lifted it with a loader, positioned it into place, and used corner posts for fences to brace it down. It's still alive and a very beautiful tree at that.
It can be done. :)

[Tray]

Pine trees are extremely hearty, and should come back from just about anything. I lost nearly half of one at my old house during the 4+ feet storm a couple of years ago. It still looks wonderful, and is filling in nicely.

I'd say it is very much worth a shot if you have the power to raise it back up. The worst that happens is it dies, and you have to remove it next year. But at least then you could plan the time to do so, and do it in better weather.

[tony1307]

I found a way to post a pic...... go to 9news.com on the left side they have Digital Network, that is where viewers can post their own pics...

look for "wind in Arvada" and you shall see my tree... poor lil guy


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[rino351]

well, if it's still layin on its side from monday(I think that's when it was windy), you need to get it in the ground asap if you want to try and save it.
if not, time to use a chainsaw!! :twisted:

[Tray]

From that angle it definitely doesn't look like a 40 footer, but it does look salvageable.

[dannan_w]

if it has been there sence monday you are up a creek. just one question do you have a fire place? lol.
:wink:

[cory]

good'ol pine tree's i had a nice one in my front yard back when i breed rotweilers but the little basterds chewed it in half and chased each other around the yard with it.