Large holme oak any tree surgeons out there?

What impact would removing a very large holme oak from a residential garden would be?

The tree tree creates dense shade for some owners of flats to one side of house, but an owner has brought up the issue of the garden will become waterlogged but the garden slopes and there are other mature trees in the garden. I think this is a weak argument or am I wrong Surely more light more water uptake does anyone have an opinion!

Please as we are having a meeting tomorrow to vote and we have had permission to remove the tree.

Thanks Happymunday's

 

Hi happymundays

This reply may be too late, for which I apologise.

Light doesn't really affect water uptaken by trees. Wind and temperature can have a difference on how much water a tree absorbs, but more light would have little or no effect at all. Sure, more light to the other trees may produce new growth which could lead to the trees absorbing more water, but the amount would be small. If the land the tree is on is susceptible to regular waterlogging then there may be a case for retaining the tree. But if there has been no excessive waterlogging then removing the tree shouldn't cause a problem. Without running soil tests and viewing the site itself it is difficult to provide you with an actual answer.

I would be more concerned about what negative effects removal of the tree would have on the remaining trees such as being more open to wind etc.

Hope this helps,
Matthew

 

Thanks Treesurfer it's not too late , we have decided to get a surveyor to look at all the trees, we just want to be sure there is no impact on the building as well.

I really think water will not be a problem as it is very dry south facing and garden slopes away from the house.

Happymunday's

 

Are you getting in a buildings surveyor or a qualified tree consultant?

 

Ermmm would you need both ?? Take it a consultant is specialist in tree's and buildings?? Would council list consultants like surgeons.

Thanks for any info treesurfer

Happymunday's

 

An arb consultant will provide you with suitable info regarding the tree and the environment that its in. He or she would be able to provide you with a thorough written report detailing everything from the tree's health to the impact it has in the area. Telephone directories sould have the numbers for arborist consultants, or if you want to really go all out, you can contact an Arboricultural Association Approved Consultant by clicking here: http://trees.org.uk/consultants.php. I certainly wouldn't get in a building or land surveyor who has little or no knowledge about trees.

 

Thanks for the info will let you know outcome.

Happymunday's,