Dying Mango Tree?

if the tree is dying, and it has got to the point that you can see that it is dying, then it is probably too late.

how big is the tree? the bigger it is, the more it would have in its reserves but, conversely, the bigger it is the later you see the ultimate signs of its demise.

have the conditions around the tree changed recently?

have the weather conditions been particularly inhospitable recently?

i happen to be going to see the world expert on mango trees next week. if you can give more details, we might be able to save it yet!

Attached herewith is the photograph of the tree I'm talking about so you can give more comments on this. So what do you think do we need a rescue team or a very good timber man?

Very good timber man??? The only (once) timber I see in the pic is that house looking object in the foreground. Cut the tree down, remove rot, chop the rest and use it for cook fire or charcoal. The tree has given its fruit, that's all it had to give. Do the other trees, and the house, a favor by getting rid of it--and any wood infecting/attacking/consuming pest it now, or might eventually, harbor.

Why waste a very good timber man's, a rescue team's, or your own time?

I strongly recommend that you google "mango tree roots" (e.g. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG216).

The mango tree is evergreen (yours seems to have past that stage somewhat)

The tree root system is shallow and normally very extensive and yours seems to be thwarted by the extent of paving that is around it. How recent is this? The soil has probably been compacted due to the passage of vehicules.

I'm afraid that there doesn't look like there is much hope.

One final possibility is to cut it back very extensively preferably by a specialist (although you do risk getting laughed at) and to open up the area around the roots (don't dig, just let rainwater get to it and stop compressing the ground around it). It may decide that life can go on by sending up a shoot from somewhere (hope springs eternal). It is unlikely that this will appeal to you as a solution. The other solution is to buy a new mango tree.

Some trees do come back from the almost dead when given a bit of respect. I keep my fingers crossed for yours.

I believe I would consider having the tree removed starting at the highest point in order to prevent the potential for damage to the house if it falls. It really looks sad.

It is definitely worthwhile to save a tree. Here's info from people who have a "paper trail" of showing that they know what they're doing (i.e. not simply guessing, or repeating what they read/heard elsewhere.)

http://save-dying-trees.blogspot.com/

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.

Looking through the link, this is what the Save Trees service appears to be premised upon...

What I'm offering is a tree growth speed-up service. I can also save dying trees, including those that tree experts have deemed "hopeless".

The science of the necessity (why your fruit tree/trees are slowing down, or dying, found on the 'net. In brief, our planet's increasing carbon dioxide levels cause trees to die-off, unless additional steps are taken. That is what I taught Mark to do.

...The notion that tree growth (or health) might be stunted by excess of CO₂ is an interesting one, worthy of discussion in its own right. As to the why's and wherefore's, any ideas from the conference room??

TexEx

I think the best CR4 can do for the trees is to construct scaffolding to prevent the dead trees from falling over.

You are not allowed to burn or let the trees decompose (to much CO2 and greenhouse gasses).

Export the trees then you can put it down as virtual pollution.

That might be the attitude in South Africa.

Burning wood is considered a clean CO2. Not like factory smoke or car exhaust.

I don't know if mango is any good for firewood, some wood is worthless as a firewood like cottonwood.

He should have the tree checked out for any infestation in the wood or roots and checked for any kind of mold that is causing rot on the inside.

The tree is deciduous and is therefore a hardwood but I've never heard of any kind of lumber or building material being made out of mango wood.

Usually fruit producing wood burns pretty readily because of a high sap content.

Buy a good quality AXE.

Exactly! As so often is the case, the best reply is the obvious, and yet not seen, reply!

Perhaps all he could save would be the wood, and that for a long time. But, even the wood must go eventually--or the time comes when there's no one to care anyway.

Maybe that's what this talk of saving a large, obviously old, sick tree is really all about? Saving one's self? Immutable fact though: Some one, or something, invariably must go first.

CA

Has anyone seen a product made from mango wood? I assume it's considered a softwood. Maybe not suitable for sawing/planing. Just wondering...

Where are you and what is the lowest temperature (including wind-chill factor) that you get?

Joe (in Southern Spain in El mejor cima de europa)

I had mango trees in my yard when I lived in the south; however I've never ever seen one in such despair. I guess you'll be buying mangoes from now on. I would definitely find the source of such destruction and rid of it; then try growing another one or two trees.

It's Dead.

Remove it before it falls and takes out either your house, your neighbours house, a couple of cars or a couple of people.

You ask a couple thousand engineers their opinions about anything at all, and you will invariably get many expert "answers". But I would think that if you seriously want to get the best answer, your efforts would be best spent by going to the largest nursery in your city and ask for a referral to a specialist who could come out to your home and do a hands-on inspection. This may cost you a few bucks, and all you may hear is that the tree should be put down. But if it's important to you, I wouldn't waste time trying to get advice from an engineering forum, where the best intentioned of us isn't even able to see the tree in person.

I suppose it was worth a try though.

Yes, you're right maybe I should consult the expert on this and find the best answer for it anyway, thanks to all of you for the advise and will leave this matter to our concern people I'm just trying to help them which would be the best solution I can give.

Thanks...

I am assuming that Reytek is in mourning .

I haven't heard from him in quite some time.

cr3

One thing that I have learned: never give up, I have had various trees that were "dead."

Then, much later[2 or more years], the same trees have come back strongly.

If the plant appears to be dead, don't junk it with haste, there may be a little spark of life in there. Be patient. Get the soil and/or sand tested at a lab to see how bad it is. Try re-potting if there are too many roots in the old pot.

I don't know but just be real nice to the tree. (mangos are my fav fruit. if they really are fruits...). Maybe trees have emotions, we do not have the data to prove that yet

Good luck,

Ashton in Old New Hampshire

Correction to earlier response, I see know that tree is a bit too large to re-pot or even to move within budget! The only mango trees I have seen were MUCH smaller.

Ash

All of you guests should register so we know that you are not just talking to yourself.

You will never reach the prestiges status of "Guru" if you don't register.

Often we guests, self-effacing as ever, actually are talking to ourselves! But thanks.

Hello Reytek

Your tree is past any hope.

Cut it down, and use it as you are able.

I see you locate yourself at "The Pearl of the Orient", and presume you are not at a restaurant of that name in US or UK/Europe.

Therefore you are probably in Sri Lanka, Penang/Malaysia, Singapore, or Philippines.

Plant another tree, or two, but in a different place.

Because of the shallow rooting system of the Mango tree, your dying/dead one has damaged roots from the weight of cars etc on the surface above.

Kind Regards....

Yeah, maybe you are right we do have a lot of vehicles running around so I think the soil had already compacted and it's one factor too.

Anyway just greet me a happy b-day coz' tomorrow is my day and will include that on my wish list and hope to hear saying "your wish had been granted take care of it and you will have a fruitful future".

thanks bro....

Happy Birthday for tomorrow, Reytek, and trust the greeting from the Gardening Committee are appropriate for you.

"Your wish had been granted take care of it and you will have a fruitful future", particularly if you plant more Mango trees.

We have this fine for your party.

Trust that you enjoy your special day with Family and Friends.

Here is a nice Jukebox, for the day.

Kind Regards....

Thank you!Thank you Gardening Committee greetings are much appreciated!

I'll be sending you the fruit of wisdom once it was revived or maybe the remnants of destruction. Starting to sow the seeds of love...

Okay I'll better be off get some warm ups...you know!

hope to hear from you soon....

From here,

to here.....

Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEARL OF THE ORIENT!!!

So you are from the Philippines, and probably from Cebu because of the "guitar".

We also have such Mango tree in our house...

Typical Philippine house.... with mangoes nearby....

We want to cut it though but because of sentimental value, we just make it stayed there and just cut some of its branches....was planted by someone so dear, and not here in the physical world anymore...

Then gradually, it started to sprout leaves... though it doesn't bear fruits anymore...

what ever happened to ur tree??????

in my mango groove two to three plant die suddenly every year