Problems with Dwarf Weeping Cherry

Hello all

I hope you are well.

I have been noticing some issues with the Dwarf Weeping Cherry in the Front Garden for the last few Years.

I have been getting some die back over the last few Years requiring whole Branches to be removed and the Tree also seems to be producing less Flowers each Year.

The Tree, now 34 Years Old, looks to be in decline, unfortunately, and so I am looking at having it removed.

However, the Tree is in the middle of the Lawn so digging up the Tree Stump and Roots is not ideal.

Any suggestions as to the best way to remove the Tree Stump and Roots without destroying the Lawn?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

When I need to stand on lawn for a long and want to save the grass I put flattened cardboard boxes to where I have to stand.

 

Hello @Alisa

Thanks for the Reply.

My query related more to how to remove the Tree Stump and Roots without destroying the Lawn, I have Edited my Original Post to clarify, sorry.

What I have found, since I will not be Planting anything in place of the Tree and instead just letting the Grass cover the area, I should be alright with cutting the Tree to a few inches below Ground Level, Level the area and then Seed.

I will need to cut out a large(ish) surface Root but that should not be difficult, hopefully.

Over time the area may sink slightly but that can be resolved by just levelling the area again.

Thanks

Kevin

 

To cut the tree a few inches below ground you will probably need a largish hole so you can get the tools in there.
What I did when I removed a Mountain Ash from my front lawn was remove the branches and leave the trunk quite long (4 to 6 ft); then dig round the base and expose the surface roots, cut through the surface roots and use the trunk as a lever to work the tree loose, cutting the roots at the base as I could get to them. After the trunk was free I cut that up and cleared it away, removed as much of the surface roots as possible, then filled the hole with soil, trod down well, then more soil until about level; then I reseeded, watered and left the grass to grow.

 

Hello @NigelJ

Thanks for the Reply.

Sounds like a Plan.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Yeah, I don't think it's possible to remove it without causing a fair bit of damage to the grass.
There is a possibility of any cut off roots suckering.

 

Hello @pete

Thanks, not what I wanted to hear but hey ho

I have the right Grass Seed for the Lawns so it may just take longer to get the result I would like.

I have an Arborist, who I have dealt with before, visiting Today so I will see what they advise.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello all

Well, the Arborist has just been and as suspected, the Tree is in decline.

They are coming Next Week to remove the Tree and Grind the Stump and Surface Roots to approximately 6" below Ground Level to allow for the Grass to grow over successfully.

It is a shame but the Tree is struggling more each Year.

Thanks

Kevin

 

That's probably the best way to deal with it. You might want to remove most of the stump grindings and either compost them, dispose of them or use as a mulch elsewhere. Replace the stump grindings with soil and firm it down as you build the level up.
Reason being is that the grindings will be soft and rot down over the next few years leading too an uneven surface.

 

Hello @NigelJ

Thanks for the Tip, much appreciated.

Kevin

 

Hello all

Well, the Tree Removal and Grinding has been postponed.

I just found out that the Main Road to the Estate is being Closed Next Thursday and Friday to allow for Road Resurfacing so there is No Access to the Estate except for Residents, I can see this being Fun.

So, I have to wait until the Arborists are available again.

All Fun

Kevin

 

Hello all

I hope you are well.

I am still waiting for a Date for the removal of the Tree, but in the meantime.....

Once the Tree is removed what would be the best, cheapest and easiest way to add Nutrients back into the Lawn which the Tree has depleted?

Thanks in advance

Kevin