Hello everyone,
In a few months, construction is scheduled to begin. Some questions are still open, such as this one:
There are seven fir trees (blue firs) on the property boundary facing the street, which are approximately 5–8m (16–26 ft) tall. The house will be set back 8m (26 ft) from the property line, so about 7m (23 ft) from the tree trunks’ center. I can only estimate the age of the firs to be over 30 years. The trees are quite close together, with a spacing of 1–2m (3–6 ft) between trunks.
Now the question: would you keep the fir trees as a privacy screen, shade provider (solar panels will not be shaded, and the terrace is shaded in summer after approximately 4 p.m.), for ecological reasons, etc.?
On the other hand, what about storms? Fir trees have shallow roots, storms are expected to increase in frequency in the future, and if the trees fall, it could get “tight.”
In a few months, construction is scheduled to begin. Some questions are still open, such as this one:
There are seven fir trees (blue firs) on the property boundary facing the street, which are approximately 5–8m (16–26 ft) tall. The house will be set back 8m (26 ft) from the property line, so about 7m (23 ft) from the tree trunks’ center. I can only estimate the age of the firs to be over 30 years. The trees are quite close together, with a spacing of 1–2m (3–6 ft) between trunks.
Now the question: would you keep the fir trees as a privacy screen, shade provider (solar panels will not be shaded, and the terrace is shaded in summer after approximately 4 p.m.), for ecological reasons, etc.?
On the other hand, what about storms? Fir trees have shallow roots, storms are expected to increase in frequency in the future, and if the trees fall, it could get “tight.”
Are you sure they are fir trees? They don’t have shallow roots but deep roots with a taproot that goes down several meters (yards), which is why they generally cannot be replanted once bought in a pot—unless they are very small firs grown in pots. Spruces have shallow roots and also shed needles heavily because the lower part of their trunk becomes bare, at least in my experience. I find firs very beautiful; I just planted a few more recently. I have spruces too, but they don’t look as good from below.
A single specimen is fine.
They are becoming more unsightly every year – I would remove them as early as possible and plant replacements.
The wood isn’t the highest quality either – but well dried, it can certainly be used occasionally 🙂
They are becoming more unsightly every year – I would remove them as early as possible and plant replacements.
daytona schrieb:
Cutting them down wouldn’t be a problem for me in advance. The wood that results would then be available for the fireplace.
The wood isn’t the highest quality either – but well dried, it can certainly be used occasionally 🙂
EveundGerd3 Jan 2016 18:53ypg schrieb:
The wood isn’t the highest quality either, but if it’s well dried, it can certainly be used occasionally 🙂 Then the stove must not be sensitive, because the resin can become an issue. Specifically, for the filter.
I would cut them all down. If they are really fir trees, nothing will grow underneath, and the soil won’t be usable for the first few years. It becomes too acidic. Not even a single weed will grow there.
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toxicmolotof4 Jan 2016 08:00And I personally find the argument about storms absolutely ridiculous.
While I agree that the weather isn’t getting any better, is it really getting worse? Or is it just the media coverage? The trees have also withstood century storms and such over the past 30 years...
In any case, it remains a matter of appearance and personal perception. The ecological value of a conifer... better than nothing, but a deciduous tree is definitely more ecological, unless it’s specifically about protection against severe soil erosion. (Knowledge from school days)
While I agree that the weather isn’t getting any better, is it really getting worse? Or is it just the media coverage? The trees have also withstood century storms and such over the past 30 years...
In any case, it remains a matter of appearance and personal perception. The ecological value of a conifer... better than nothing, but a deciduous tree is definitely more ecological, unless it’s specifically about protection against severe soil erosion. (Knowledge from school days)
All the fir trees should be removed before the new construction begins. The excavator used for the earthworks will take out the stumps and root systems. Once your house is built, disposing of a fir or spruce tree becomes complicated and much more expensive. You will also damage your entire garden in the process.
One more thing: these trees cause your gutters to clog constantly and they also promote algae growth on the house walls. I've been through all this myself, and it was just an Atlas cedar.
One more thing: these trees cause your gutters to clog constantly and they also promote algae growth on the house walls. I've been through all this myself, and it was just an Atlas cedar.
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