So, a coworker who has in the past offered me truck loads of free wood is now offering me an enormous ash tree. Several cords worth, in one tree. Problem is, it has died unexpectedly (along with a few other ash on his property), and he suspects the Emerald Ash Borer is to blame.
I have some Ash on my property, looking plenty healthy, and I hate bringing that infestation home. He's about 8 miles away, but I'm not sure how local or widespread this pest will be. Those who insist that if he has it, anyone within 50 miles will get it, should direct their attention to my healty 70 year old Elm. These things sometimes move in unexpected ways.
My thinking is to learn the signs of death by Emerald Borer, and inspect this tree for those signs, before making the decision on bringing it home. Location is near Philadelphia.
I have some Ash on my property, looking plenty healthy, and I hate bringing that infestation home. He's about 8 miles away, but I'm not sure how local or widespread this pest will be. Those who insist that if he has it, anyone within 50 miles will get it, should direct their attention to my healty 70 year old Elm. These things sometimes move in unexpected ways.
My thinking is to learn the signs of death by Emerald Borer, and inspect this tree for those signs, before making the decision on bringing it home. Location is near Philadelphia.