felling of leylandi

ronnie2shoes | 11:23 Sat 12th Jul 2008 | Gardening

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I have a large leylandi approx 15ft high, 15ft dia and approx 20ft from the centre of the trunk to the property. Can this tree be felled in one go or do I have to chop it down gradually over a period of time because of the threat of heave.

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garner

We had one some years ago, my husband felled to about 24 inches down.He then drilled a large hole in the middle of the stump and used [ Root Out ] problem solved. Hope this helps.g.

naomi24

We had tree surgeons in recently to chop down two enormous trees - bigger than yours - that were very close to our home - and they did it all in one go.

buildersmate

The above answers don't address the issue of heave that you have correctly identified.
I once had a diagram from a paper showing the minimum recommended distances for different tree types in different soils - can't find it and a websearch didn't throw up anything useful enough.
Leylandii are not renown for sucking up water in the same way as some other species and at 20 feet away, it is my (unqualified) opinion that you are OK, even in clay. However it is probably worth approaching a local tree surgeon (and not some bloke what chops branches off in his spare time) for an expert opinion.

informashun

the answer is simple.
chop down in manageable sections then dig round stump and it will come out.
these conifers are shallow rooted and only a small tap root.
i recently took eight out , one at a time, and also cutting the wood isno problem as the wood is soft.
good luck and its better than using chemicals because with the addition of some compost the area can be replanted again.

landscaper2

I'm with Buildersmate. Lleylandii are shallow rooted and at 20ft from the house, I think you'll be OK. Good luck Naomi 24, maybe you dont live in a 'clay' area.

ronnie2shoes

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Many thanks to all, I have had a tree surgen look at the tree (Fir tree not Leylandi) and his opinion is that the tree can come out in one go as they are shallow rooted with only a tap root as you have all advised.

Many Thanks again

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