Any way to save this tree?

[Arwen's Mom]

So this tree just seemed to grow overnight.

OK

I was negligent in training it away from the house, or removing it when it was smaller. Guess I was too busy riding bikes.

This tree shades half our house all day and really helps keep it cooler.

Any way to trim the trunk so it doesnt move the house? Even if it means maybe the tree will live only another 5 or 10 years? Maybe by then we can afford to have central AC installed.

Its a katalpa (spelling?)

 

[RobW]

ill have a good answer in 15 years..

 

[The Kalmyk]

I'm all for saving a good tree but not at the expense of possible property damage. It's unfortunate it's so close to the foundation. Cant train the roots away from the house

 

[RobW]

I almost want to believe that the roots are already trained ... hence why it leans away from the house. I don't think you have a problem....

 

[mustclime]

That's some nice looking fire wood you got there....

 

[knobbyhead]

I almost want to believe that the roots are already trained ... hence why it leans away from the house. I don't think you have a problem....

I'm not a arborologist, but I agree with Flaubert. The tree looks like it is on the corner of AM's house. So if it got a big as it is without destroying the foundation I gather it is good to go.

 

[pooriggy]

Save the tree, tear down house.

 

[shrpshtr325]

i second the concern about foundation damage from the roots, if there is none then i dont see much of a problem

disclaimer: i am an engineer, NOT a professional arborist,

 

[Patrick]

Save the tree, tear down house.

knowing AM - modifying the house to accommodate the tree is not off the table.

 

[Monkey Soup]

When my family first came to this country, what immediately amazed them was:

1. The existence of disposable diapers.
2. Central air.
3. The sheer number of crazy people.

Get rid of that tree before it does any real damage, along with all those other saplings, in the fall when your need for shade is less. In its place, about 10-15ft away from the house, plant a fast growing shade tree like an October Glory maple.

When my parents got central air when we were younger, it was a game changer, you should look into it. You also don't realize the damage humidity does to all of your stuff over time.

 

[UtahJoe]

obligatory $20 to set it on fire.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Having gone to college for horticulture and working in the field for 12 years you have two choices. The house or the tree.

 

[Bravoporkchop]

Make some cool furniture. Immortalize it forever.

 

[stb222]

Looks like fire is your best option. Just spray the house with water first, should be fine.

Just rip it out and plant a tree elsewhere.

 

[Norm]

Log ride. Consider it a memorial.

 

[Pearl]

obligatory $20 to set it on fire.

came here to post this

 

[Johnny Utah]

Is there anyway to save this tree?

 

[Blair]

cut the top off around 15 or 20 feet and make a totem pole.

 

[RSAmerica]

Cut the house down.

 

[w_b]

Cut the top off around 3 feet from the ground and make it a table, cause BBQs.