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Ground sinking around live oak tree
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SSwann



Joined: 06 Jun 2006
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Location: Dallas,TEXAS

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:24 am    Post subject: Ground sinking around live oak tree  

I have a live oak tree that is about 12 years old (20 feet tall). The ground around it has sunk a couple of inches to a diameter of about 10 feet. Is this cause for concern? And, will it be harmful to the tree roots if I add soil to the top to bring the level of the lawn back up? I live in Dallas, where we have lots of clay and are in a drought.
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Tony M



Joined: 31 Mar 2003
Posts: 1084
Location: McKinney,TEXAS

Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:12 pm    Post subject:  

I would not touch it. If you add dirt you may be harming the tree's ability to exchange air and water. A tree too high is better than too low.
Tony M
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