I bought a house in a new development last year, at the top of my garden over the fence there is a patch of communal land. The developers planted this area up with shrubs and perenial plants but have also included two Tilia Cardata trees amongst the planting ( as instructed by the council) Im concerned about loseing my view once these trees mature and the amount of leaves that im going to receive after looking this tree up on the internet it looks like a big old tree when mature. The tree is 10' tall at the moment can anyone tell me how big this tree might be in 30 years and is it possiblie to prune the top of the tree to stop it growing. Or im best of going commando and sawing the b*ug*er down under moonlight!
Hate the idea of killing a tree. If it was just planted the root ball should not be established yet. Is it possible to find someone who wants it. And then under the moonlight dig it out. People in general many times don't ask questions because they don't want to get involved, --referring to a passer-byer seeing you dig it out. The only moral issue, is this stealing, but its better than killing the poor thing. And yes, looks like it will get big.
Hi Bally, Tilia cordata can grow to quite a fair sized tree when mature as you right point out. Under optimum growing conditions it could reach a height of between 30 - 40m. However, indiscriminate topping of trees is never a good option, not only will it slowly kill the tree, possibly causing future failing, but the lime tree has wild epicormic regrowth that will be huge and block your view even further. Firstly, is the tree on your land or the councils? If it is in your land than you are entitled to do anything you want to it of course. However, if it's the council's tree then anything you do to it could be classed as wilful/unlawful damage and destruction. I'd suggest that the first thing to do would be to contact the council and tell them your fears. Maybe they will be open to moving the tree or removing it and replanting with a more suitable species.
Thanks for the replies , the development is being built by a private natnional builder.the land is comunal which is goinig to be adopted by a managment company and funded by ten houses. But the local council made all decisions on the planting of trees (hope this makes sense.) I will try and contact the council and ask if they will consider replanting the tree with a smaller one maybe a Rowan, throughout the site they have used aselection of trees including Rowan, Birch,Beech and Tilia. I dont know a lot about trees but can you tell me if Tilia drpos little helicopter things like sycamore that germanate all over the place?
Its deciduous so it won't be too shady for you in the winter, and in the summer its flowers attract insects, particulary bees, I think its not a bad choice so I've got to ask; surely when you bought the house you saw the tree? And what sort of view are you going to lose?
If the tree is going to get that big, how close is it to underground services that it could damage? It's going to have to have a substantial root system to support a tree of that size. That may be a good ploy to getting it moved legally.
Tilia drops seeds like this: http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/960/50003068.JPG They exude a sticky sap-like substance which attracts bees like mad. I also live on a natinal housebuilders development site and the green areas are under management by a separate company. The green areas are overgrown with shrubs & weeds, and the tree selection, planting and aftercare has been abismal. Unfortunately it's all about how the site looked first to attract as many new housebuyers as possible, with very little thought about maintenance. I would contact your management company, but not expect them to do anything about it - my experience of them is very negative.
The tree was just planted a couple of months ago I have been living here nearly a year now. I never thought much about it because it is only 10' tall with few branches . Only when I was walking the dog one night I pulled the name tag of it and looked it up ,I got a bit of a fright at its mature size. About 50% of my garden has an area that im not allowed to plant any shrubs or trees because there is a gas main running through ( an easement) this treee is about 4m of this area.
I think that's a good enough arguement to get it removed. Get health and safety involved, that usually gets councils moving.
Personally id just cut it down on the quiet and reeplant with something more suited.... Possibly a rown as you mention or perhaps something else. Otherwise I doubt the managment company / council will do anything.... certainly not if it envolves spending money.
Yes I think its in for the chop whilst its young ,I think I would regret it otherwise. I have already planted a young Rowan and apple tree in a more suitable place in the garden so im not going to feel to bad about it.
