Des Moines area arborist

[psychlone99]

I have a silver maple that I would guess is about 30 years old. I had Family Tree Care come out a month or so ago to look at what I thought was oddly slow leaf development this spring. Turns out excessive seed production slowed leaf production this year, so no concerns there.

However, they indicated that the truck is starting to show some signs of rot in a few areas, and advised keeping a close eye on it. Worse, they said the tree will likely need to come down in 2-3 years.

I'm not disputing the diagnosis, but I'd like to get another opinion before cutting down a nice tree that provides a lot of shade. And I want someone that doesn't just want to make some money taking the tree down. Any recommendations for a trusted arborist in the Ankeny area would be appreciated.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Have you tried an arborist?

 

[psychlone99]

Have you tried an arborist?

No... Thus my inquiry.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

No... Thus my inquiry.

Ah, that makes sense.

I’d definitely reccomend an arborist then.

 

[Sparkplug]

Check with Polk County Extension 957-5760

 

[Dr.bannedman]

i would suggest contacting a arborist

 

[discydisc]

I have a silver maple that I would guess is about 30 years old. I had Family Tree Care come out a month or so ago to look at what I thought was oddly slow leaf development this spring. Turns out excessive seed production slowed leaf production this year, so no concerns there.

However, they indicated that the truck is starting to show some signs of rot in a few areas, and advised keeping a close eye on it. Worse, they said the tree will likely need to come down in 2-3 years.

I'm not disputing the diagnosis, but I'd like to get another opinion before cutting down a nice tree that provides a lot of shade. And I want someone that doesn't just want to make some money taking the tree down. Any recommendations for a trusted arborist in the Ankeny area would be appreciated.

Any pictures of the rot? How close is it to your house?

 

[Deleted member 8507]

I believe all arborists have been caught committing arbor. Check with local authorities.

 

[nfrine]

You are depending on CF for valuable information and insight....?

 

[isuno1fan]

While it sucks to lose a tree, we have too many Maple trees. If you lose it, plant something more unique and less messy. Your neighbors gutters will thank you.

 

[psychlone99]

There isn't a lot that is super visible, at least to the untrained eye. There is a small hollow where a larger branch was pruned years ago. Otherwise, it's mostly some darker discoloration near the crotches at the main trunk.

Again, I'd like another professional to look at it, so any arborist recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[enisthemenace]

Wouldn’t Iowa State potentially send someone out to look and provide recommendations free of charge?

 

[nfrine]

file:///C:/Users/sams%20club/Downloads/Forestry_staff.pdf

 

[alarson]

file:///C:/Users/sams%20club/Downloads/Forestry_staff.pdf

Your username is Sams Club?

 

[BCClone]

Ah, that makes sense.

I’d definitely reccomend an arborist then.

Aren't you good at scapin'? Could give him some pointers?

 

[ruflosn]

Wouldn’t Iowa State potentially send someone out to look and provide recommendations free of charge?

Iowa State - free of charge.