r/dendrology

Hi all, our master HOA is asking our little HOA (made up mostly of retirees and fixed-income seniors) to remove this tree because it is “dead.” The cost due to proximity to the water was quoted as $10k which is prohibitive for us, not to mention that we like the tree and we do not believe it is, in fact, dead. It was neglected for a time but now it has some beautiful new shoots and seems to be making a comeback. Is there anyone out there with some credentials who would be willing to provide a quick letter, or even just your contact info, attesting that the tree is not dead?

I've passed this tree every day for 25 years and just today saw this huge, fresh crack up to the top. What could have caused it?

I believe this is a sugar maple. It almost looks like a burl grew outward? Would be interested in any insight.

Hello!
Wondering if this is blight or winter bur? Based on my Google image search it is difficult for me to tell so asking the professionals. I see it has affected two out of three of my 6 year old boxwoods. Pretty cold winter up North this year . Really hoping I don’t have to dig them up! 😣

Plants face the north and get plenty of sunlight and are watered weekly. ( Had to add this filler so AI would let me post)

Some of the trees in my neighbors yard are split color, light brown (base) to dark brown (top). I'm not familiar with dendrology or trees, but i couldn't find anything about it online.

My first thought was that its from a flood, but its only a few select trees that look like this.

So, could someone please help me out and tell me what's going on with these trees? :)