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  1. Zacchaeus

    Paid Estimates

    Personal experience here... Estimates vs. Consultations. I can tell on the phone in two minutes and two questions whether they want an estimate (that should take 30 mins or less) or an hour & half (or 2) consultation. Right now I do estimates for free, because I'm assessing the tree/s, giving...
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    Manganese uptake, calcareous soils.

    I know what you mean. Not sure what species you are dealing with (as the pH needed depends on the trees) but if you can, promote, promote, promote mulching as much as possible of root zone. This not only will help acidity in the soil, but also get the soil back to natural "forest" conditions...
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    What does this tree need to become healthy looking again?

    IF disease and root zone changes are inconclusive, Then I would get rid of all ground cover vines, etc. in root zone and mulch that baby as far out to drip line or further as you can handle...
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    Backyard ID Help

    looks like a Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) to me... pinnately compound with 5 leaflets and pear shaped nuts. bark may be smooth on younger branches or younger trunks. the nuts would be edible like the shagbark, shellbark and white (or mocker nut). definitely not a Paw Paw. the leaves on Paw...
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    Arborjet

    When I talk to people about, say ash and EAB, and they ask about EAB and say their tree is looking bad, I ask about it losing leaves in spring/summer and explain about ash anthracnose causing leaf loss, their eyes usually light up and they realize I know what I'm talking about. THAT, my friend...
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    Handsaw choices

    Zubat and Sugoi... I use Zubat when pruning soft barked trees like maple and crabapples and such. Any oak or hardwood pruning and ALL removals, the Sugoi goes up with me to blast through 'em!
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    Arborjet

    haha, Prost! Cheers!
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    Arborjet

    1) We have a Tree-IV set, and the QUIK-jet AIR. We do lots of EAB treatments, as well as some preventative treatments for Dutch Elm Disease. I like the Arborjet systems. Drilling: With EAB and Ash, for example, you either treat or you lose, period. With other pests, it may only be necessary...
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    Art Positioner - S-Cam Slipping?

    I would contact ART and tell them your issue. Seems to me they would be the best resource for your next move. They may have had issues with certain batches of them, and if so may replace or at least have things that you can do to remedy the issue... The cam may just need to be removed and...
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    Well said sir. I don't know if it was explained well or not, but I agree with all points you mention, especially "But if it's just thrown at them with a price they're not likely to spend the money. That's relying on them to already understand the value of it."
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    Can you guesstimate how much safer you are?

    Boy, if that's not the truth!! It's amazing how a great, safe day can go to shit in a hurry when time starts crunching the leadership's nuts...
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    Fortunately I was not climbing (using the aerial-lift) and no rigging was done, all free-fall. All the spore pads were found out on the limbs, and could not find any kind of those fruiting bodies at the base, for what it's worth. Thank you all for your help! I learn so much on here, I'm very...
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    Can you guesstimate how much safer you are?

    I stand corrected, and agree with you
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    Well, we crown cleaned the deadwood from the tree, and I asked the boss if the homeowners were going to have us aerate and mulch, and he said yes, but they barely wanted to pay for that. Again, I don't have much sway in the process of selling the services... The testing that I'm sure they...
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    from just googling the images of 'hypoxylon' vs the images of 'kretzschmaria', it definitely matches the hypoxylon more so... none of the kretzschmaria fruiting bodies found anywhere... so, back to my question, can the tree be treated with air-tilling & mulching and survive for "Lord knows how...
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    ok, sounds like i'll be doing some internet searches for info... You are correct, the black and gray patches are like a 'crust'. the brownish-tan patches will rub on your fingers... Thanks mrtree!
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    Questions about survival of White Oak with hypoxylon

    On the topic of hypoxylon vs. Kretzschmaria: what are the differences? Any good resources you can guide me to? When the boss sees the brown/gray/black spore pads, it's immediately Hypoxylon and the tree is doomed... I try to be a little more optimistic (given the appropriate mitigation, of...
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    Can you guesstimate how much safer you are?

    Biggest reason our industry is listed within top 10 most dangerous is all the jack-legs and newbies out there without proper training. I agree with the others. Do your homework. Take your time and assess what will happen. Everything should go as planned. If not, you have not planned properly...
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    Save My Tree - asking assistance

    Just my opinion: Firstly, I would cut off split branch in 2nd photo. Cut off loose wood at break and bark trace the wound (like a vertical cat-eye) on the lower half where the wood is shaggy. That should facilitate good woundwood closure. Acer saccharinum has pretty quick woundwood...
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    Homemade lanyard

    I bought a CE Lanyard from Sherrill's last year, and I really love it. It's extremely versatile. Only your creativity limits what you can do. But you can also make something really similar with extra rope, a snap (or biner) for the end, and a pulley (pinto or other) and a eye-eye hitch...

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