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How much does a mature redwood tree cost?

By Scarlett Howard

How much does a mature redwood tree cost?

The price of redwood has doubled in two years, from $350 to $700 per 1,000 board feet–and more if the tree is old-growth redwood. A good-size yard tree can be worth at least $10,000 and sometimes much more.

How close can you build to a redwood tree?

You would be relatively safe with 40 or 50 feet as the roots of an adult redwood would be relatively small at that distance. You could also go for a shorter distance as the tree is going to outlive us all and in 100 or 200 years someone else can deal with the problem.

How much does it cost to trim a redwood tree?

Tree trimming costs $460 on average with most paying between $200 and $760. For trees under 30 feet, you’ll generally only pay $75 to $400.

Do redwood trees fall easily?

“Redwoods have had a lot of root loss during the drought. If individually placed, they can fall over.” All it takes is a strong gust of wind and soil saturation for some massive evergreen trees to be uprooted, he noted. These evergreen trees retain their foliage year-round and can become top heavy.

Should I trim my redwood tree?

Redwoods go into a short period of dormancy in the late winter, making it the best time for pruning. This gives them a chance to heal the cuts you make with their first burst of new growth in the spring. Even if your area doesn’t get very cold at any point in the year, pruning will work best in January to February.

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How tall are the roots of a redwood tree?

Remember that even though the tree’s roots may be out of sight, they should never be out of mind. The roots of a redwood tree can extend out between 6 and 12 feet below the ground.

What should I do if my redwood tree falls?

A damaged branch that breaks off completely and falls from a tall redwood could do enormous damage to your home or vehicle. Also, if you notice signs of pests or diseases, such as moldy residue or a visible pest infestation, experts would recommend pruning off affected branches before treating the tree with a fungicide or insecticide.

Do you need to prune a redwood tree?

In reality, redwood trees can survive without pruning, but pruning is necessary in some instances. Obviously, if you notice any cracked or broken branches, remove them immediately. A damaged branch that breaks off completely and falls from a tall redwood could do enormous damage to your home or vehicle.

Remember that even though the tree’s roots may be out of sight, they should never be out of mind. The roots of a redwood tree can extend out between 6 and 12 feet below the ground.

Why are there so many redwoods in Northern California?

Redwood trees are endemic to Northern California. They are the very reason some people live in our beautiful county. I find it heart-breaking to see large healthy redwoods, the ones that have the potential to be millennium trees, cut down due to fear or ignorance or greed.

What to do with redwood trees that have been cut back?

Consider shortening especially long branches rather than pruning them back to the trunk. Redwoods can send out new sprouts at the ends of stubbed branches. Given a few years, redwoods that have had their branches cropped back can look indistinguishable from unpruned redwoods unless you look very carefully.

Is it safe to live with redwood trees?

This does not mean that all redwood trees are hazardous and it certainly does not mean that removal is the best course of action. What it means, is that redwoods in close proximity to targets ie. houses, parked cars, play grounds, power lines, etc. need to be managed to reduce risk.