dangerous tree next to house, again!

[gravygirl]

thanks for ansa's so far, what i should have mentioned is aside from the height of the tree, when it is windy the tree bends right towards the house, it's quite unnerving to watch. Does anyone know if the Eucalyptus tree can bend right over safely without breaking? that is our major worry, that it will bend and then snap and crash through the windows.

[shylock73]

I have`nt read your prvious post but if the tree has withstood the past few months winds and looks healthy I should`nt worry about it, the roots go quite deep.

[wildwood]

As long as it bends you're perfectly safe. It is the ones where the boughs are so old that they don't bend that are always in danger of breaking in a high wind.
I would be more concerned about the growing roots in the future. You don't say which species on eucalypt but trees which have evolved to grow in dry areas have an large root system to maximise their moisture uptake. Just how close is this thing to your house?

[gravygirl]

Thanx Wildwood, i haven't a clue what species of eucalyptus it is, it was here years before we were! It is near 50ft tall and 5 metres from the house. we have tried to get our landlord to trim the tree but he doesn't want the expense. Looking forwrd to seeing your ansa, thanx for input.

[nonomaybe]

gravygirl - CRIKEY!!

[whiskygalore]

If you have brought your concerns to the attention of your landlord to no avail, then perhaps ask the local authority whether they think the tree may be dangerous and would consider intervening? Not entirely certain, but maybe councils can tell your landlord to employ a tree surgeon etc.
Also, do you have contents insurance? I had a similar situation in a flat I used to live in, and was able to seek advice from the insurers (phoned on the pretence of checking whether I would be covered in the event of the tree striking the premises).