This tree is only mostly dead.
Trees are modular organisms and they generally don't get old in the same sense that animals get old. This tree doesn't have a preprogrammed physiological decline that is a function of age. The shedding of canopy is very likely a response to reduced water availability. Maybe the tree it is just thirsty and anything you replace it with is going to be thirsty too.
A few weeks ago I reviewed the arborists' reports and I have been waiting for to see the third arborist's reports. I think the city is making a wise move by hiring someone who doesn't also get paid to cut down the trees (for some reason the city didn't tell me about this third arborist). I only hope that this new opinion is based on a written, evidence based analysis of our trees.
There have been too many trees cut down unnecessarily. I don't think we need a miracle to save this tree.
The tree right across the street from this one is ALL DEAD and has been so for many years. But is there a sign posted on it for removal? No. WTH?
ReplyDeleteThe three healthy looking Eucalyptus trees in the 1300 block that the city planted 10 years ago are in bloom, nearly 30 feet tall, and have chainsaw posters nailed to them right now by the same crews who planted them. Somebody in power doesn't like Leucadia's signature tree. How many more trees will be removed before the "only 8%" is removed for our streetscape? And WHY have the trees chosen for removal been posted BEFORE the third arborist gives his opinion? Hmmmm. Looks like a another foregone conclusion to me.
I'd also like to add that another tree in the 1000 block has a removal poster on it that was NOT on the official list the city sent out. Did the third arborist find another Eucalyptus the other two had missed?
A big branch fell off a tree in North Leucadia.
ReplyDeleteSo what? Branches sometimes falls from trees. Humans shed skin constantly. Give the trees a break. The City is too quick with the saw.
ReplyDeleteA large branch did fall off a big euc in one the medians this weekend. More proof that the city needs to maintain our big trees with proper tree trimming.
ReplyDeletetree blee!
ReplyDeleteWhy can't we plant more eucalyptus trees in the median and along the sides of the highway? This is what makes it Leucadia, not the same trees as everyone else plants in socal. So what if they only last 90 or a 100 years.
ReplyDeleteI am curious to know why people think euc's only live for 100 years?
ReplyDeleteThey live up to 400 years if you humor them.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to have the current city counicl for another 400 years if the voters around here don't wake up. I'm particularly talking to YOU 3% who voted for Steve Actie's wife.
ReplyDeleteLet's ask someone at Quail Gardens how long Eucs live.
ReplyDeleteI personally have noticed that big Eucs do die after about 80 - 100 years around here. But it would be nice to have someone who actually studies this stuff to enlighten us.
I have seen a Torrey Pine at the reserve that is at least 400 years old, so that much I know.
I've seen 10 year old Eucs die as well as 100 year olds. That doesn't prove they only live 100 years. We haven't even had Eucs here 200 years so of course we won't have any that are 400 (like we do for the Torrey Pine). But for doubting Thomases, paste this link urself...
ReplyDeletehttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_life_span_of_eucalyptus_tree
anon 12:16,
ReplyDeleteYou bring back found memories for me. I happen to be one of the few people that have aged Torrey Pines in the reserve. We never saw reason to believe that those trees suffered from age related senescence.
I'm really curious. With the Eucs that you noticed dying, what caused their death?