Weeping willows are glorious looking trees; especially when they are as established as this particular tree we came across as tree surgeons in Woodbridge, Suffolk. They provide one of the most exciting additions to a garden or indeed a public parkland area.
The project
This particular Willow was a centrepiece of an extremely well-established garden. Following an extensive inspection of the tree, it had unfortunately become infected with the fungus ‘Chicken of the Woods’. Chicken of the Woods, or to give its Latin name, Laetiporus Sulphureus, is an edible fungus, and so named because of its taste similar to Chicken. However, for a tree, it is a good sign that the tree has problems, and can become structurally unstable if the fungus takes hold.
The Willow, unfortunately, had to be removed for safety reasons. Because of excellent access, we didn’t require any specialist equipment, but we did lay down ground boards to protect the wet ground adjacent to the tree from any damage. We sectionally dismantled to stump level with all debris removed from the site, and then we ground down the stump to leave a clean finish to the area.
The client was upset at losing their beautiful tree, and to be perfectly honest, losing a spectacular specimen of this nature is upsetting. To relief the loss, we were able to plant a replacement Weeping Willow adjacent to the old tree site.
The outcome
Did you see us? I think losing a beautiful tree, but gaining a replacement is a good outcome. The fungus had compromised the old Willow tree, so it had to be removed. However, the replacement will undoubtedly bring joy to owners of this property in the future, providing an excellent memorial to the memory of an ancient and wise Willow tree.
Testimonials
Kara Proud - Customer
Brilliant workers, very knowledgeable and extremely hard working, polite and left the garden spotless. Time keeping excellent & they do not stop! Have booked for more work to be done now and continually throughout the year. Very highly recommended company.
Peter Rodwell - Customer
Elite carried out both fencing and tree work for us. The fencing work consisted of approximately 50 metres of new fencing and the removal of a 15m high Holly tree along with stump grinding ready for fresh planting during the spring. Really happy with the final result the team were friendly and made sure everything was left tidy afterwards. Work was competitively priced and clearly a professional business.
Nikki Zenonos - Customer
Elite Trees replaced my rear fence for me. They were very efficient and friendly from the quoting stage all the way through to finishing the job. Fence looks great and I would not hesitate in recommending them.
Doreen Fulton- Customer
I had a large conifer cut down yesterday, and am very pleased with the work carried out .It was right up the corner near a fence it was cut down everything taken away and left tidy by three very hard working polite men .So I can highly recommend this service.
Anonymous- Customer
All of the guys were really friendly and helpful, and did an excellent job clearing up as well. We are very pleased with the outcome. It has and will continue to make so much difference to us. I understand that my neighbours are similarly impressed.
Anonymous- Customer
Dear Paul, many thanks. They did a super job. I was most impressed. And great to have saved the half day. Looking forward to seeing them again for stage II next month. Please thank all 3 of them!
Anonymous- Customer
Hi Paul, we were impressed with your professional and friendly approach and in the light of that we are happy to proceed!
Anonymous- Customer
Hi Paul, thank you for the excellent work done on Tuesday, the guys cleaned up after and did a grand job.
Anonymous- Customer
Dear Mr Thomas, thank you and your team for an exemplary job with which we are very satisfied. With the multi-stemmed Ash removed, we have been able to see the wood for the trees, so to speak. To avoid unnecessary constraints on future planting, we have decided to have the stump(s) ground out and I understand that you will arrange for that in the near future and look forward to hearing further from you.
Anonymous- Customer
Hi Paul, Thank you for again an excellent job carried out by your company in the removal of our hedge.
Anonymous- Customer
Hi Paul Many thanks for the finished job which looks great.
Anonymous- Customer
Good afternoon Paul Just to let you know your tree surgeons have just left and we are thrilled with the results.They were both very professional and respectful and we appreciated their caution at this time. We would certainly recommend Elite to others and were pleased that we found you on Which Trusted Traders.
Anonymous- Customer
Just a note to thank the onsite team for the excellent work carried out behind our property last Friday. All of the guys were really friendly and helpful, and did an excellent job clearing up as well. We are very pleased with the outcome. It has and will continue to make so much difference to us. I understand that my neighbours are similarly impressed.
Anonymous- Customer
Would like to say that the two guys who came to tackle felling of the Robinia here at my home have done an excellent job, making it all appear so easy
Graham B- Customer
A very professional and friendly service used to remove a very large conifer hedge with all debris removed and the site left very tidy. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending.