By Beth David, Editor
Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius said the town had to remove a 34 inch Norway Maple at 93 Fort Street that was dying.
Mr. Collasius said the crown had more than 50% dieback, a term that refers to the gradual deterioration of tree health. The tree was also dropping limbs and “flowering growth,” aka mushrooms growing on the roots indicating below ground decay.
He said they tried pruning the deadwood out of the tree twice in the last two year to save it.
This large Norway Maple on Fort Street in Fairhaven is about to be taken down on 10/26/23, due to decay that can be seen on this branch that has very little foliage. Photo courtesy of Fairhaven Tree Warden.
This large Norway Maple on Fort Street in Fairhaven is about to be taken down on 10/26/23, due to decay that can be seen on the branches that dropped. Photo courtesy of Fairhaven Tree Warden.
This large Norway Maple on Fort Street in Fairhaven is about to be taken down on 10/26/23, due to decay that can be seen on a branch that is seven inches in diameter and the “flowering growth,” aka mushrooms growing on the roots indicating below ground decay. Photo courtesy of Fairhaven Tree Warden.
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