My White pine (about 100 ft tall with a diameter of 2 ft) has had root damage. 12' away from the base of the trunk a one foot deep trench on the west side was dug to bury an electrical line. The trench was then back filled. I have been reading a lot about this tree and I'm worried it will die. Can anybody help me with information about this situation?
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It will have no affect on the tree. I have many southern pines of the same size . I have cut many roots, I can hardly dig a hole to plant or for a sprinkler without cutting roots. I take cutters with the shovel anytime I need to dig a hole. I have cut 4 " diameter roots a few feet from pines and oaks, only problem is that it is work.
answered May 20, 2020 at 14:24
I agree with blacksmith37 that the chance the tree will die is remote. You can help it by
- Watering the tree with several inches of water once a week will help it regrow roots in that area. -Take a few pictures of the tree now and compare next year to see if there is any die back.
- Note the direction of the prevailing winds and observe if there is anything that would be broken or injured if the tree fell over. There is a low probability that it could be pushed over with the right combination of prevailing winds and lack of mechanical support from the root that has been cut.
answered May 20, 2020 at 14:45
