I live in a condo that has been established for
twenty years. The board has spray painted X's on all of the trees that they are going to cut down. I woke up the next day to find the majority of the trees with Xs. I was told they picked every tree within six feet of the foundation. I was told by a contractor that some trees don't damage the foundation or buck up concrete. How can I find out which trees are okay? I just want to save the ones that are okay. Thanks, Jenny

I hope this isn’t too late, Jenny.

To learn the condition of the trees, the first thing to do is contact the association, and perhaps their tree service, to find out why the trees are marked and why they feel they must go (if that’s the case).

Next is to get an arborist to give you an independent assessment. You may have to pay a consulting fee, though. Check at the American Society of Consulting Arborists referral list for consulting arborists near you. You might also look for a Certified Arborist in your area willing to offer his expertise.

Good luck. Let us know how it all turns out.