For your reading pleasure, here is the text from the "report" I gave the client.
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Tree Inspection for
name/address omitted
Nick Araya, ISA Certified Arborist # WE-7751A.
On the morning of February 16, 2009, I inspected two
Eucalpytus globulus (blue gum eucalpytus) on the south side of the property on -the above named street-. Below are my observations and recommendations for the trees.
Observations for Eastern-most tree:
A)Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): 3'10”
B)Approximate height 50'
C)Average crown spread of 15'
D)No noticeable root decay from thorough soil probe
E)No heaving of brickwork surrounding root flare
F)90-95% live foliage in crown
G)Visual inspection of foliage shows damage from insects
Recommendations for Eastern-most tree:
1.The best way to control the sap sucking insects such as lerp is via a systemic application. This involves a liquid that is injected into the trunk of the tree or poured at the base of the tree. It is then absorbed up to the canopy, spreads throughout the tree and kills the insects.
2.Daily or weekly light waterings are not beneficial to the trees. Constantly wet roots are prone to decay. There is a soaker-hose surrounding the base of the tree. It should be removed.
3.The dead, dying, and broken branches should be removed with proper cuts in accordance with the ANSI A300 pruning standards. For an accurate description of how to properly remove a branch, see
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pruning_mature.aspx
4.The trees should never be topped or shortened.
Observations for Western-most tree:
A)Diameter at Breast Height (DBH): 4'
B)Approximate height 60'-70'
C)Average crown spread of 20-25''
D)No noticeable root decay from thorough soil probe
E)Even heaving of brickwork surrounding root flare
F)90-95% live foliage in crown
G)Visual inspection of foliage shows damage from insects
H)Codominant stems starting at 20' above ground level
I)South side of tree appears to be regularly pruned back by the utilities company
Recommendations for Western-most tree:
1.Application of sytemic insecticide. See #1 above
2.Dynamic cables should be installed to provide additional support for the codominant stems in the tree.
3.Any dead, dying, and broken branches should removed with proper cuts in accordance with the ANSI A300 pruning standards. To allow maximum air circulation this tree should be thinned every 5-10 years.
4.The trees should never be topped or shortened.
These two large trees are providing a great value to the property. Being on the south side of the property, they can greatly reduce cooling costs in the summer. Though I prefer to keep my reports as factual as possible, it is my opinion that these are beautiful trees and steps should be taken to ensure they can continue to be enjoyed.
This report and any values expressed herein represent the opinion of the assessor. Unless expressed otherwise, information contained in this report covers only those items that were examined and reflects the condition of those items at the time of inspection. The inspection is limited to visual examination of accessible items without dissection, excavation, probing, climbing, or coring. There is no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, that problems or deficiencies of the plants or property in question may not arise in the future. Any tree can fall at any time for any reason, without warning.
Nickolas José Araya
ISA Certified Arborist
