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Posted on 8/3/24 at 10:12 am to alajones
With the trunk splitting like that, no. Call you insurance company, maybe they will pay for the loss of your asset. State Farm paid for mine.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 10:19 am to alajones
Believe it or not, we had a pecan tree that survived two lightning strikes in the 70's. It's still live today.
I don't know how a maple deals with lightning strikes though.
I don't know how a maple deals with lightning strikes though.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 10:51 am to alajones
Nope
Posted on 8/3/24 at 11:31 am to Sidicous
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had lots of pine trees survive even multiple strikes. Most hardwoods don't fare so well though.
Come to think of it, it does seem like its all pines I see with old scars. Maybe hardwoods can only survive very minor strikes or partial strikes. Kinda odd how a pine, which aren't very hardy, can survive but an oak can't. Wonder if it has to do with the characteristics of the tree that deflects the lightning strike to the outer bark and keeps the insides from splitting. Could be a evolved trait since pines are typically tall?
I didn't see the wood split in OP pics the first time. Considering that, I might just cut it. If by some miracle it survives it might just limp along slowly dying for several years.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 11:31 am to Sidicous
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Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:57 pm to alajones
Trees can survive lightning strikes but that largely depends on how biologically active the tree is when the strike occurs.
As highcotton2 mentioned...
If it had been struck while dormant (late fall - early spring) it would stand a much better chance of recovery. A strike during late summer (when the tree is most active) is normally fatal.
Also, large hardwood trees usually die very slowly. I would think that by late next spring, you should have a better idea of whether or not this maple will survive.
Perhaps you could consult an arborist for suggestions on possible steps to aid its recovery such as pruning, fertilizing, supplemental watering, etc.
Good luck and let us know how she does!
As highcotton2 mentioned...
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It boils the water and sap in the tree so probably not.
If it had been struck while dormant (late fall - early spring) it would stand a much better chance of recovery. A strike during late summer (when the tree is most active) is normally fatal.
Also, large hardwood trees usually die very slowly. I would think that by late next spring, you should have a better idea of whether or not this maple will survive.
Perhaps you could consult an arborist for suggestions on possible steps to aid its recovery such as pruning, fertilizing, supplemental watering, etc.
Good luck and let us know how she does!
Posted on 8/3/24 at 2:47 pm to aubiecat
Same here. We have a pecan that survived two strikes & another close by that is still alive after one major strike. We thought they were goners for sure.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 4:44 pm to alajones
In my my experience no. But i have an oak tree that was hit twice alot worse maybe 10 yrs ago and probably was already 50 yrs old when it was hit. And it is like a vertical canoe and it has cone back every year since and we have refused ti cut it just to respect it. But not gonna make any magazine photos. The birds, and nature love it. And have one of its offspring now 7 ‘ tall next ti it when it finally falls.
Posted on 6/15/26 at 4:29 pm to alajones
It didn’t make it. Tree guys came today. They left me some firewood. I’m having a beer in its honor.
Posted on 6/15/26 at 6:16 pm to alajones
Good sized maple. Storms have taken out most of my tall maples.
Posted on 6/15/26 at 6:43 pm to alajones
shame...could have been some good chainsaw carving potential...
Posted on 6/15/26 at 7:43 pm to alajones
I’ve seen pine and Cypress both survive.
This post was edited on 6/16/26 at 8:01 am
Posted on 6/15/26 at 7:53 pm to alajones
No it’s done. BUT I had a big pine tree that was struck, and State Farm gave me diminishing value for the tree that paid enough to have it cut and removed. So there is that…
Posted on 6/15/26 at 9:29 pm to alajones
Maple trees are tough. I'd bet a month's salary that tree will make it just fine and will be around for the next 50 years at least. Write that shite down
Posted on 6/15/26 at 10:11 pm to Turnblad85
quote:I’ll take that bet
I'd bet a month's salary that tree will make it just fine
quote:you can Venmo me
It didn’t make it. Tree guys came today. They left me some firewood.
Posted on 6/15/26 at 10:36 pm to alajones
Wood tip wine and mild is not what i expected to see on the OB bummer the tree didn't make it.
bummer the tree didn't make it.Posted on 6/15/26 at 10:47 pm to iwantacooler
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A little wood glue, slap that bark back on, cover up those roots, it’ll be as good as new.
Should’ve listened to me…
Posted on 6/16/26 at 10:21 pm to alajones
I was standing five feet from an oak tree a little bigger than that in my front yard when lightning struck it. I was thrown about 20 feet.
I made it. The tree did not.
I made it. The tree did not.
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