I think the mound planting depends on the size of the mounds. I've seen
photos of very effect "berm" planting to increa3e th volume of what would be
street side pits... trees grouped in the berms and their root sustems
intertwine adding stability. But if you just "mound a single tree and the
soil remians sufficiently damp to discourage rooting into original grade I
suspect you might see the potential for windthrow already mentioned by
someone else.
SC
----- Original Message -----
From: Adam Hollis
To: UK Tree Care
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: uktc Digest Tue, 13 Dec 2005
On 13 Dec 2005, at 21:26, uktc-request@xxxxxx.tree-care.info wrote:
> Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:58:49 EST
> From: AndrM768@xxxx.com
> Subject: Re: trees and drainage
>
> the site we're working on can have surface water, will they still
> perform
Andrew
Very few things like to sit in water long term, but they will stand
surface puddling through wet spells.
The mound planting helps. It rather depends on how long it's puddled
for and what sort of a winter we have.
Your site can't be any worse than mine though - high water table,
heavy clay, prone to flooding.
We've replaced 10% in the second year, but ironically, there were
irrigation issues (dry rootballs in August).
Regards
Adam
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