One of my favorite trees came to an accidental end this week.
This tree was a gigantic poplar . It was probably 70 ft high and had a trunk of over 2 ft . Lower branches were about 1 ft thick and I'm not sure what the branch coverage would be. And yes , this was a good looking tree...nicely shaped. This tree showed up in many of my photos but I couldn't find many of the photos.
So for this area the tree is exceptionally large.
A freak wind went through a few nights ago and the wind probably went between two trees and the giant was not strong enough to remain standing. About half of the trunk was rotten so the tree , while looking great, was probably not going to last too much longer.
This tree was favorite of the bohemian waxwings so I just have the top of the tree in the photo.
When I asked Karen to have my picture taken, I wanted to be up on the trunk above my head. She just said with great emphasis, "You're not going up there! " It's a good thing somebody takes care of the fools!
I'm sorry about your tree! It's always sad to lose a tree. That must have been some wind to knock down a tree that large. I'm glad it didn't land on your house. That will be expensive to have it cut up and hauled away I bet. We had tree trimmers out today just to trim some big trees and it was not cheap!
ReplyDeleteFortunately the tree was in the middle of the close so there was no damage.
DeleteThat's a shame. Good thing it didn't fall on someone's house! The waxwings will find another place to roost, I expect.
ReplyDeleteIt was in the park but right across the street from houses.
DeleteI have a favorite tree too. It is an old bur oak that grows out in a pasture between the farm and where I lived prior to this place. If it were on property I own, I would consider building a house nearby just so I could gaze upon and perhaps sit underneath more often.
ReplyDeleteSome trees have character!
DeleteAt least it looks like it didn't fall on anything vulnerable.
ReplyDeleteIt was in the middle of the close which has all kinds of vegetation.
DeleteIt is always sad to lose a neighbourhood friend. The winds are stronger here these days. Many of the trees along the boardwalk are victims too.
ReplyDeleteI see there were other trees that blew down.
DeleteOh wow, yes I'm glad you've got Karen to take care of you. I have one of those when I try to do anything that is a little past his comfort zone. I'm sorry you lost your tree, you'll miss it I'm sure. We are actually in the throws of arranging to get two of our large ones cut down out back. We knew this day was coming but I love those trees and am sad at the thought of them going. Home to all sorts of birds and squirrels. I'm going to plant others in their place hopefully, maybe ones with not such a great root system.
ReplyDeleteI had five birch trees in my yard that died. Birch trees do not have a long life span.
DeleteSo sad to see such shade makers gone:)
ReplyDeleteThis tree was a meeting place for many birds.
DeleteThat is a huge tree! I'm glad you didn't try to climb it. I appreciate learning about its long life.
ReplyDeleteThis tee was planted since I moved here so it was less than 50 years old.
DeleteI'm so sorry that big tree came down. It was a beauty. I love that the Bohemian waxwings found it a favorite place to be. Nice photo of you with that fallen beauty.
ReplyDeleteLots of other birds met there too.
DeleteWow! that must have been some wind! That was a huge tree! Luckily it didn't fall on anything (or anyone)!
ReplyDeleteIt was a blast of wind that lasted for less than a minute.
DeleteHi Red, Wow, this was a big tree! Lucky that no damage was done to nearby homes. I think I found that park on Google maps showing the tree before it went down. Sent you a pic on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou have the right tree, John. As you can see the tree was in the close so not near enough any buildings to do any harm
DeleteI'm glad you had a photo taken with you by the tree to give it scale. It really was a grand old tree. Ah well. Everything has to come to an end sometime.
ReplyDeleteThis tree was less than 50 years old. It was a poplar and they do not have a long life span.
DeleteThat was a huge tree, it's sad that it didn't survive the strong winds. Glad no one was hurt or anything got damaged.
ReplyDeleteAbout half of the trunk was rotten so it was not going to live that much longer although it looked very healthy.
DeleteSo sad when a big old tree goes. I wonder what the birds think when their favorite tree that has always been there — suddenly isn’t!
ReplyDeleteThere's another huge poplar within 100 m of it so I think they'll find a place to meet.
DeleteThe loss of such an Elder tree is sad, but it's core indicates it was time for it to go. Fortunately it fell without harm to anyone.
ReplyDeleteThe park people had no idea that the tree was a hazard.
DeleteSorry about your tree, but I'm glad Karen kept you from coming to an accidental end this week as well.
ReplyDeleteWell , I admit that I could have never been able to climb up that far.
DeleteThat's huge! Thank goodness it didn't fall on anything. Thank goodness you didn't fall OFF anything!
ReplyDeleteThe tree was in the close so not close to any houses.
DeleteAlways sad to see the end of a favourite tree, especially a big one.
ReplyDeletethis tree had been planted since I moved here so it was less than 50.
DeleteThat was a very large tree and too bad that it toppled, but it did look like sooner or later it would have fallen from the interior decay. A wiser head prevailed in advising you not to sit on the trunk for a photo opp.
ReplyDeleteThe tree still looked very healthy.
DeleteA lot of tree to come down. Any estimates on its age?
ReplyDeleteI know that it was planted after I moved here so it would be less than 50.
DeleteWe had a row of poplars lining the driveway when I was growing up.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of those giant poplars. the smaller varieties behave themselves.
DeletePoor tree! I'm glad no one was hurt though. That photo is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteIt fell at 4:30 AM and was well away from houses.
DeleteThe poplar was popular with the population but it's not popular any more. Farewell dear tree, loved by Red. Nothing lasts forever apart from change.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of words to comment on the demise of a tree.
DeleteI hate to see the loss of such beauties. We have to few century trees these days. Having you in the photo certainly adds the perspective that was needed.
ReplyDeleteThis tree was less than 50 years old. The poplar is not a long living tree.
DeleteMy husband might have climbed the tree too and I would have said the same thing. That is a HUGE tree. Our chestnut tree in Illinois also fell when a strong wind came through. I'm still feeling grateful it fell toward the street instead of on the house.
ReplyDeleteMy Chicago daughter took down her silver maple after a few large branches fell off.
Deletei feel sad when trees fall dear Red
ReplyDeletei am sorry for the loss !
i can relate though i never saw any of tree falling near me to whom i was emotionally attached but yes back in village i saw sometimes fallen trees and plain crops after storm ,those were sad sights indeed.
yes our Creator keep sending his help for us through kind people around ,he appears in them to take care of us and this is big deal believe me :)
I like how you say that the creator looks after us.
DeleteWow, that is a big tree. Sorry it fell! The last photo of you and the tree really shows the size of the tree. Have a happy day and great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of me and the tree by accident when Karen asked if I wanted my photo taken.
DeleteI'm so very sorry for the loss of your magnificent poplar. I have a live oak in my backyard...other than my compost pile the oak is pretty much the only thing in the backyard...it is my backyard. I have a small lot and the oak takes up about 2/3s of the space (it hangs over the house). I'm an older person with a dachshund who didn't like apartment living. One of the main reasons I invested in this place was for the tree. Heaven help me if a hurricane takes it out (I live in FL).
ReplyDeleteThanks for following Hiawatha House.
DeleteGlad that there is no other damage. But sad to see your favourite tree went down
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