Arborist Report_12.pdfNew Sky Tree Service Inc �:;
1185 Campbell Ave #25
San Jose, CA 95126
(650) 172-1261
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June 22nd, 20-18
Vivek Dec,
10698 Randy Ln
CUPert n- CA 95014
To Whom it may concern:
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We are sending this letter as our formal Arborist letter report based 6n our inspection on
the tree located at 10698 Randy Ln Cupertino CA 95014 a city in Santa Clara County.
We have been contacted by Vivek Deo, the property owner to inspect the tree since he
just recently purchased this property and wants to understands over all health and its safety.
The current location of the tree and proximity to the foundation of the house plus its canopy
expansion over roof with most of major branches with several defects and hollow areas are
concerning since the tree is under 24 inches from house and its leaning toward his house and
there are already clear signs of root intrusion that has lifted walk paths in the landscape.
Tree specie: Platanus racemosa Tree common name: Western sycamore
DBH: 33" Age: 55 yrs Approx. Height: 75 Ft Approx.
Health Condition: Poor (anthracnose signs, spotting and leaf damage) low vigor, 40%
dieback crown ratio, failure of branches, several structural problems on branches with cavities
that are over 5 inches in diameter and unknown how deep these wounds would go.
Location: Tree is currently located behind house, on the back yard of property 10698
Randy Ln Cupertino CA 95014 (East Side) of property, less than 24 inches away from house and
less than 2 inches from roof; with all branches with excessive weight.
Potential failure: Tree and Major limbs are a constant risk aPd Imminent Danger to
property and anybody that will live on house.
Risk level: High
Notes: The tree has heavy and major limbs that extend towards house. Due to low vigor
in tree, bifurcation of codominant leaders with inbark and weak attachments we consider this
tree to be a great candidate for removal and to be replaced with another native tree on the
property. The tree has several structural defects and end weight represent a high risk, high risk
of potential failure due weak conditions and constant wind exposure.
History of Care: It is not clear what history of trees and pruning schedule, there are some
areas that show some pruning done at some point but the tree has outgrown its space and any
other details are unknown since this property has been recently purchased.
Recommendation: We advise to remove the tree as soon as possible to prevent any
failure of branches that will impact house, people living in the house or the continuing intrusion
of roots into foundation and be able to replace and fix nearby walk paths to eliminate a trip and,
hazard accident.
Replacement Tree: We recommend to replace this tree with one 36 inches Box size
Heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon) or another california native specie that will be able to survive
and adapt well to our microclimate weather changes and challenges. (Specie could change
based on options presented and also availability) We will be able to provide more options as
part of this report for future replacement. Also property owner is moving in soon and has plans
of properly condition landscape since today there is not one in place in the backyard.
2018.
These are the summary of our findings from our visual last inspection on June 21 st,
After our inspection, I, Carlos Diaz, Certified Arborist WE -11361 A, determined in order to
prevent any limb failure the tree should be removed as soon as possible to prevent any more
problems and allow homeowner to properly repair damages.
We are submitting this formal letter that includes pictures and a map showing tree
location.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime at my personal contact info.
Best regards,
Carlos Diaz,
Certified Arborist WE -11361 A
Tree Risk Assessor Qualified (TRAQ)
Cell: 408-449-1253
Office: 650-772-1261
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