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I am erecting a tree/garden seat around a very large blue fir. The manufacturer suggests filing the centre with soil and planting out. Does any one have any idea wether this will do any damage to my tree?
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2 Comments posted on "Will raising the soil level around a large fir tree damage it or make it susceptible to disease?"
old know all on May 7th, 2011 at 1:22 pm #
It would take more than that to damage a blue fir! There is a remote chance that the tree will put roots up into the loose soil and form suckers – then you can pot them up and you’ll have more blue firs.
fair2midlynn on May 7th, 2011 at 1:37 pm #
Not a good idea. It causes a particular kind of rot near the base of the tree and makes it susceptible to fungus. Integrated pest management issues might be a problem as well. Post a comment
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