A few years later the tree remained and continued to grow. We built a back fence and the tree was right next to it. For the next several years we periodically asked the neighbors about removing the tree. Didn't happen. At some point the people moved, and we thought seriously about cutting down the tree ourselves before the new people moved in. Missed opportunity.
Over the years we dealt with the reduced sunlight in our back yard, fir tree needles and cones debris, fear of it blowing onto our house in a storm, depriving surrounding plants of water and nourishment, and provoking needed fence repair.
In May this year we finally convinced the neighbor to have it taken out, and we split the cost. What an exciting and successful project it was! And we got some decent firewood in the bargain. Our backyard has opened up nicely, and suddenly other plants are growing so well.
Here is the tree in its full grown majesty.
While we were at it, we took out some other trees that had just grown too large.
Just underway.
High up on the trunk.
Can you count the rings? Should be twenty something.
Continuing with the other trees.
And a video (sorry about the orientation).
We are so pleased with the result.
After the trees were removed, plants I thought had died years ago popped up and now thrive.
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