Posted by paul on September 16, 2018 at 07:17:28 from (76.77.197.114):
In Reply to: cut or not cut posted by JML755 on September 16, 2018 at 06:32:04:
That’s a tough one.
Cottonwoods tend to lose branches, not topple over entirely, so likely won’t smash the shed. But.....
If it was in a grove of trees and you have cleaned a lot of trees around it, it is not used to full wind, and is more likely to topple in a strong wind.
Cottonwood dos not make outdoor wood, it doesn’t weather well so I would not plan on using it for fencing.
I like trees and tend to want to save them. But at some point one has to consider age and health of the tree and the amount of risk it poses to buildings around it.
A tough thing to weigh out.
I have an old cottonwood in the field, it must be 6 feet diameter. It’s been through a lot. Have to clean up a few branches every year in the field before harvest. Pretty old tree. I have to farm around it, but it’s got a place on the farm, I think grandpa would stop and rest the horses under it and have a water/ lunch break.
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