Today is kind of a sad day. We have been blessed to have inherited a very old avocado tree. We have enjoyed it for years, but these last 2 years it has appeared to be slowly struggling. We have consulted arborists and followed their recommendations and spent a lot of time and money to try to save this tree. Turns out, it is infested with termites. Initially, it appeared to be just one of the limbs which we chopped, but the pest people discovered that it is essentially completely infested and therefore has to be removed from our property. It will be missed, but will leave behind space for more opportunities of growth. image

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Benking 5 months ago
I’m really sorry this happened. Losing the tree is sad, but I hope the space it leaves brings new opportunities and growth.
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Stjepan 5 months ago
Such a bittersweet moment nature’s cycles remind us that even endings hold space for rebirth. You gave it your all. One ending is opportunity for new beginning.
Well that's where termites live. They start at the roots but they generally travel up the outside of the trunk to get to the dead limbs. I suspect you're being bullshitted by fear mongering arborists or pest controllers. Pest controllers are well known for doing this. It's your tree though. Do what you feel is best. 🫂💚