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Board approves removal of unsound sweet gum at 309 South Hickory
Summary
The Summerville Tree Protection Board approved removal of a tall sweet gum tree at 309 South Hickory after inspectors found significant crown damage and unsound wood; the homeowner said they have planted several replacement trees already.
The Summerville Tree Protection Board approved removal of a tall sweet gum at 309 South Hickory after on-site inspection found large crown openings and unsound wood throughout the upper canopy.
The homeowner said the tree sheds large branches in medium or higher windstorms and described “large openings” in the crown where storm damage has removed structural wood. Board inspectors reported considerable unsoundness when performing sonic testing with a mallet and described the tree as possibly the tallest sweet gum seen by one inspector, but structurally unsound.
A board member moved to approve removal; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. The homeowner said they have planted five replacement trees over the past three years and plan to plant more; they also expressed willingness to work with the town on future plantings.
No mitigation requirement or replacement-species stipulation appears in the transcript for this item. The board did not state a removal date or permit number in the recorded discussion.
