I guess it was a matter of time. All the other Post Oaks in on our street have gone the way of all flesh. We held out and thought that ours was stronger, more durable and had what it took to thwart the misguided burying of cable and paving of soil. But alas, our hope was in vane.
We tried deep root watering, soil nutrients and proper fertilizations. I even contacted an expert in Post Oaks for guidance last year when the tree lost leaves early. He said to dig up all the soil to the drip line and put down mulch. That’s not an option.
So, in a few months I will take chain saw in hand and put ol Oakie to rest. I will look to save the good timbers, take them to a mill and get some planks made for a future project. The smaller pieces will be sent off for fire wood. As for the stump, I’m gonna get a chainsaw artist to do something special in remembrance of a tree that provided shade, faux rocket jetpack launches, countless tire swing adventures and even a home for a Redheaded Woodpecker.
Feel free to share you ideas if you have any…
