A hollow trunk can fail without much warning
A hollow tree beside a house in Glenhaven should be assessed by a qualified arborist, because a decayed trunk can lose strength while the canopy still looks healthy. When the tree stands close to a roof, fence or driveway, a failure puts people and property squarely in its path.
What an assessment looks at
A trained arborist weighs up the factors that turn a hollow tree from a concern into a hazard:
- How much sound wood remains around the cavity
- How close the tree stands to the house, power lines and neighbouring properties
- Whether the trunk or main limbs lean toward a structure
- The tree’s species and overall condition
Removal is not a weekend job
Cutting down a hollow tree next to a house is unpredictable work. A cavity hides weak wood, and a trunk can split or shift without warning mid-cut.
A hollow tree can look solid from the ground. Once it’s close to a house, you want trained eyes on it before anyone picks up a saw.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Assessing the tree first lets you act on facts instead of guesswork.