Any ideas on what tod with a huge maple tree with a half hollow trunk?

We have a huge maple tree in our front yard that has a trunk that is half hollow. We%26#039;ve just moved here and to tell the truth neither of us noticed the tree when looking at the house. We were more concerned with the house and the tree shows no signs of problems. It%26#039;s trunk is hollow on one s ide (looks like a problem years ago) and we are worried that it will fall over.


My fiance%26#039;s mother has an old cotton wood that had similar problem and she filled it with concrete. It%26#039;s been that way for years and no problems as of yet. Anyone ever heard of that? Is that a GOOD idea? It has worked for her, but I worry that when time comes to cut it down, it will hamper the process. I shutter to think about the sparks from the chainsaw !!!!!


Any ideas or answers as to what to do?


Thank you!

Any ideas on what tod with a huge maple tree with a half hollow trunk?
You can pursue the disclosure idea but I would leave the tree alone. The tree and the damage have survived many storms. Do not use concrete or any kind of sealer, it will antagonize the damage. Getting someone to look at it would be a good idea. They will probably recommend remedial pruning to stabilize the tree. RScott
Reply:call a tree specialist to look at it


then look at ur purchase agreement see if the prior owners disclosed it in the doc. if not u cn go after them 4 non-disclosure
Reply:just keep an eye on it! i would fill it with some dirt and plant some flowers in it!


if your really scared then cut it down or cut a slice in it as if you were to cut it down to counter the weight!


not sure how safe that is tho!


just an idea!





I wouldn%26#039;t put cement it it will kill the tree if it is root bound!


plus like what you said sparkle! and new chainsaw!
Reply:I%26#039;ve seen some really old trees with concrete helping to stabilize hollow trunks, I think if you remember the concrete is in there you won%26#039;t have a lot of trouble removing it once the tree dies. I don%26#039;t think stabilizing it will kill it, the ones I have seen have lived a long time. You could check with a nursery with a good reputation and see what they would suggest, I suppose anything that provides stability is a good idea like maybe a steel strut like those used for basement supports, digging a post hole inside the tree would work, but I think people use concrete cause its easiest and forms to the inside of the trunk. There are some sands that stiffen when dampened that are more porous and lighter weight. Maybe those would work well. And maybe tree preservationists have some tricks up their sleeves. Or cut it down and get some money from your sellers who may not have noticed the hollow in the tree themselves.
Reply:That tree potentially poses a risk. First off....don%26#039;t use concrete in the tree, if the tree is bad enough off than it%26#039;s safer to take it down. My recommendation is to find a certified arborist who knows how to perform risk assessments on trees.



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