I would rather see a tree than another house, just my opinion.

small house mate

decided to cut to of them down

Some updated pics

DSC_8133 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr

DSC_8137 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr

and one of the car - couldn't help it lol

DSC_8138 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr

Yup, melt wax onto the cut bit then it should be ok.

seal it with some wax or something

worth a pop ?

[Edited on 23-06-2014 by tom130691]

thanks - yes that's what I have read about them bleeding and ultimately rotting

It might rot from the top down if you chop it off, Birch aren't the hardiest of trees. But you might as well try it, worst outcome is that it dies and you have to take it down anyway.

If you do take the top off then make the cut on an angle rather than just straight across. That way the rain will drain off and give it a better chance of survival

I cut down the one in the right of the picture yesterday as it had grown to look terrible dropping to one side


DSC_1654 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr

The other 2 I wish to keep but want to shorten in height. Most forums are saying its not wise to do this and would be better chopping the whole tree down

Anyone had experiences with Silver Birch trees