Aspen tree with black trunk - Ask Extension
My aspen tree has a black trunk but the leaves look pretty full and alive. The HOA asked me to cut it down, but I’m not sure it’s dying. Can you p...
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Aspen tree with black trunk #486167
Asked September 20, 2018, 10:35 PM EDT
My aspen tree has a black trunk but the leaves look pretty full and alive. The HOA asked me to cut it down, but I’m not sure it’s dying. Can you please look at my pictures and let me know if cutting it down is the only option? Thank you!
Douglas County Colorado
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. I do not see anything wrong with this aspen based on your photos. In fact, it's probably one of the better looking aspens I've seen as a Master Gardener.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
