Several weeks ago we had Ranger Dan look at our front red maple tree. It clearly was struggling. Ranger Dan’s opinion was that it was planted improperly and that the roots were not growing properly. He also thought the tree might be the victim of some sort of disease that is occurring in maple trees. Doctor Dan (notice I didn’t say Ranger) wanted me to watch the tree over the next week or two and give it lots of love. He thought between minor root surgery and love, we could save the tree.
Since Ranger Dan visited, the leaves have continued to turn brown. Brown has gone from one side of the tree to encompassing the whole tree. We have been holding off on root surgery until we saw the effect of tender loving care and love.
Sh–!
I talked to my favorite son, Grasshopper No.3 and his opinion was the same as mine. The maple tree had been struck by lightning and it was dying. The tree was in pain! The decision was made to kill the tree. In less than 90 minutes, Grasshopper No.3 cut the tree down, the stump was removed and black dirt back-filled into the hole. My maple tree had gone to visit other trees in plant heaven.
We planted the old tree 8 years ago and we watched it grow to an impressive height and fullness. It was painful to seen it wither and die.
It makes me wonder. Does loving a plant (tree) work? I put a lot of effort into caring for the tree but it didn’t seem to make any difference.
My conclusion is loving a tree to impart a positive energy is a lot of crap!
Love,
Dad