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what to do about damage to Japanese maple

12 years ago

Last week, I had a tree service remove some trees, in the process a major limb was broken off of my Japanese maple. Is it possible for it to survive? It's a 15+ yr. old tree with 9.5" diameter trunk. Should I ask the tree service to replace it or reimburse me for damages? If so, how much is a reasonable request. He is willing to work with me and has accepted responsiblity for the damage done to the JM.

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jean001a
12 years ago
You might wait and see what happens next because if you remove it, you won't have much left.
treeskier
12 years ago
Reasonable request to tree service would be to go to a local nursery and find a replacement, and whatever it costs, it costs. Not really your problem, its his, no matter the cost. He has insurance if he is a reputable tree service, so most likely wouldn't come out of his personal pocket anyway. Good luck, let us know what happens.
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