How to kill a tree

How big is this tree? There are a couple effective ways to kill it. If its pretty big you probably won't be placing the replacement in the exact spot. The best would be to drill a hole at a 45 degree angle down into the heart of the tree, then pout straight concentrated Roud Up into the hole. Filler up every day. It'll be less than a week and that thing will turn on ya. IF you apply it direct into the trunk it won't contaminate the soil.

I'd do it about 12" above grade if the tree is 8" diameter or less. If it's more you can probably go right at grade.



Use the concentrated Roundup, not that premix crap. The concentrate will kill that thing so fast you wan't have a chance to feel guilty. Tell her the aphids must have ate it! :D
 
To reply to some of the comments and questions left over the weekend.



The tree is Maple and about 40'. I've tried a couple of different sprays, an insecticide and an organic oil/soap spray. Neither were near 100% effective and slim results didn't last long. I imagine it is because I could not reach all the way up the tree. I could probably have it professionally sprayed a couple of times a year but the tree isn't worth the cost IMO.



I plan to replace it with an evergreen. An evergreen will still be a host to birds but at least it won't have branches hanging over our parking area. Plus, it won't drop leaves in the winter to create more work.
 
White95Max said:
Cutting a deep notch around the base of the tree will disrupt the flow of water/nutrients through the vascular tissues of the tree. Without receiving the essential macronutrients, micronutrients, and water, the tissues above the notch will die. This will not happen overnight though. You'll likely see signs of necrosis first. You'll notice leaves wilting and other tissues looking sub-par. Eventually though, the tree will basically starve to death.
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As said, the notch will cut off the vascular tissue because the only usable xylem, (brings water up) is on the outermost layer of live tissue, just under the bark and cork layer. A notch about 3/4 inch in ought to do it. Hope this helps.
 
AutoCadillac said:
I plan to replace it with an evergreen. An evergreen will still be a host to birds but at least it won't have branches hanging over our parking area. Plus, it won't drop leaves in the winter to create more work.
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Check this out carefully before you do it. Evergreens can drop sap and needles (and pinecones ;) ).
 
The current tree's location is several feet for the parking area, but due to it's large branches, it is a problem.



I'm thinking of cedar or fir as a replacement. Since the varieties around here tend to not have large branches plus the fact the tree will actually be about 3-5 feet further than the current tree, I think they would work well for my situation.
 
Hello there:



My Father told me that driving a copper nail into a tree will kill it over time. Unfortunately, I can't find any copper nails anywhere. I have been to Home Depot and they don't carry them.



Please tell me, where can I find copper nails?



Thanks,



Wendy
 
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