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Tree Struck by Lightning Question
Posted on 8/12/21 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/12/21 at 9:42 am
Lightning struck this pine tree yesterday:
Is there any possibility this tree is not dead?
Is there any possibility this tree is not dead?
This post was edited on 8/12/21 at 9:44 am
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Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:11 am to Unobtanium
Proof even God hates pines in residential areas.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:14 am to Unobtanium
Good chance it will kill it,in my experience.I made a mistake ,I climbed some pine trees in August trimming limbs to get ready for deer season.Ipps beetles got in through the damaged bark and killed them.
Also had a pine tree damaged in hurricane in my yard and it was invaded by a fungus which killed it.
I would consult with a horticulturist or county agent to get recommendations for insecticide and fungicide.With treatment,I think it might very well survive.
Also had a pine tree damaged in hurricane in my yard and it was invaded by a fungus which killed it.
I would consult with a horticulturist or county agent to get recommendations for insecticide and fungicide.With treatment,I think it might very well survive.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:34 am to LSUA 75
quote:
I think it might very well survive
I have serious doubts but I really hate to cut it down.
Thanks for the advice!
Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:42 am to Unobtanium
Get it down ASAP…
If it fell and documented damaged or unhealthy …..insurance will not cover damage
If it fell and documented damaged or unhealthy …..insurance will not cover damage
Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:54 am to Thecoz
Won't insurance actually pay to have it removed?
Posted on 8/12/21 at 10:58 am to BallsEleven
Possibly… not sure if will reach your deductible… but look at your policy
Posted on 8/12/21 at 11:26 am to Thecoz
Got a call into insurance agent - waiting to hear back. I've had one claim (Gustav) in 40 years so they might cancel me 
County agent said prognosis was dim, so so I'm getting estimates to cut it down
County agent said prognosis was dim, so so I'm getting estimates to cut it down
Posted on 8/12/21 at 11:47 am to Unobtanium
I understood that lightning strikes on trees will cause "boiling" of the inner sap with steam generation which is what blows the bark off. So not a good thing for the survivability of the tree.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 11:52 am to Unobtanium
My insurance paid $800 to remove a tree struck by lightning. That was the max they would pay. It actually cost me $1200.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 11:54 am to Unobtanium
good as dead
Posted on 8/12/21 at 12:23 pm to Unobtanium
That tree is more than likely dead, your homeowner's insurance might pay out $500 for the removal of the tree. Read your policy or call your agent.
This post was edited on 8/12/21 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 8/12/21 at 12:25 pm to Unobtanium
quote:He/she is probably correct but I would allow the tree to die before having it removed. There are living pines with lightning scars, baw.
County agent said prognosis was dim, so so I'm getting estimates to cut it down
Posted on 8/12/21 at 12:43 pm to White Bear
Wait and watch if you want.. (document you are watching and monitoring its health)
It will die from the top down.
First you will notice the top needles browning and dropping.
That will happen and eventually you will start dropping limbs…
If this happens probably dead. Also if this tree can fall and damage property (especially a neighbor) he has probably been taking pictures and suggesting you resolve issues..
If a healthy tree on your property falls on a neighbors car, his insurance covers it..,…
If a diseased, dead, and documented neglected tree on your property falls and damaged a neighbor property all heck is going to break out…
FWIW… my neighbors 100 plus year healthy oak fell and crossed the street into my yard… I paid to fix the damage…. My other neighbors pine like yours died… it had a strong lean toward my house… I asked him a few times to resolve it.. he is a not real friendly lawyer and ignored me… I sent a certified letter with pictures emails etc to his office ( he owned the firm)… next day they were taking it down.
I had a pine with a scar that survived many years but just took it down because bugs were attacking the healed scar… but it was nothing close to what you have.
Good luck
It will die from the top down.
First you will notice the top needles browning and dropping.
That will happen and eventually you will start dropping limbs…
If this happens probably dead. Also if this tree can fall and damage property (especially a neighbor) he has probably been taking pictures and suggesting you resolve issues..
If a healthy tree on your property falls on a neighbors car, his insurance covers it..,…
If a diseased, dead, and documented neglected tree on your property falls and damaged a neighbor property all heck is going to break out…
FWIW… my neighbors 100 plus year healthy oak fell and crossed the street into my yard… I paid to fix the damage…. My other neighbors pine like yours died… it had a strong lean toward my house… I asked him a few times to resolve it.. he is a not real friendly lawyer and ignored me… I sent a certified letter with pictures emails etc to his office ( he owned the firm)… next day they were taking it down.
I had a pine with a scar that survived many years but just took it down because bugs were attacking the healed scar… but it was nothing close to what you have.
Good luck
Posted on 8/12/21 at 12:55 pm to Unobtanium
It's a goner. Get it cut.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 1:43 pm to Unobtanium
quote:
Got a call into insurance agent - waiting to hear back. I've had one claim
I had a live oak that split really bad from last winters ice storm. It was on the verge of completely splitting and hitting my house. I called me agent and he basically said no coverage unless it falls and causes damage so I had to pay out of pocket to get it cut. It didn't make sense to me cause it was around 1,200 to have it cut vs tens of thousands in damages if it would've hit my house.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 1:49 pm to Unobtanium
Had a huge pine tree get struck by lightning in my back yard once - we weren't there when it happened and the scar was on a side not facing the house. Neighbor spotted it from their back yard about two weeks later and the top had already started dying by that point. Landlord had it taken down ASAP. Ran him about $900.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 2:27 pm to sahikojones
Had a huge pine tree struck by lighting about 20 yrs ago. Insurance adjuster came out and gave me $600 to have it removed. It's still standing today and looks to be OK. It wasn't split as much as in your pic.
If mine, I would contact your ins agent but let it die before removing.
Posted on 8/12/21 at 3:05 pm to Unobtanium
I also had one struck about 8 years ago, lighting blew out some chunks at the bottom and a pretty big split down most of the tree. It looked pretty bad but now you can barely tell it was ever struck.
So if you aren't in a hurry and like the tree you might want to give it a chance.
It was about 18 inch diameter and 50 foot tall or so when it was hit.
So if you aren't in a hurry and like the tree you might want to give it a chance.
It was about 18 inch diameter and 50 foot tall or so when it was hit.
This post was edited on 8/12/21 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 8/12/21 at 4:11 pm to Unobtanium
I had a tree struck much worse. The key is that you wait for next Spring to look at foliage. Mine still had a lot. It's now 10 years after the strike and it's doing fine.
Just spray for insects attacking the wound.
Re: insurance...they won't pay unless it falls on your house.
Just spray for insects attacking the wound.
Re: insurance...they won't pay unless it falls on your house.
This post was edited on 8/12/21 at 4:14 pm
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