Storms have damaged a lot of large trees on the Oasis in the past few years. This Cottonwood has gotten damaged previously by storms, but it seems like life is nearly over for it now after 60+mph winds. The trunk on this tree is around 12 feet in circumference.
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80+ MPH Winds
Strong winds and hail hit during a thunderstorm on August 31, probably the most damaged trees on this Oasis in one event. Most of the Apples fell from the trees prematurely. To preserve the harvest, I have had to start dehydrating the fallen apples. Basswoods quickly were demolished. The large Black Cherry above was uprooted […]
50/50 Chance
There is an American Basswood(Tilia americana) tree close to the fence that strong winds took out. Glad the wind pushed it the opposite direction of the fence so I didn’t have to fix it.
Wind Damage
A storm came through and damaged some trees.
Up In the Air
A dead tree fell in a storm. It got snagged on another tree, so is stuck up in the air in a dangerous position.