jaimie wrote:
We did not know that (knees) is the nature of the Bald Cypress until this
month. This problem cause the whole lawn gets unleveled. When you walk
across the lawn, you have to watch where you step to or you trapped by
either the knees or the roots. We have very young kids around and
grandparents visit quite often. These will pose a threat for them.

These trees are planted on the front yard. As far as I can trace from those
knees, each tree roots now covers about 18'x30' lawn and still expending to
next house. I don't see the reason that neighbors would like these roots
and knees.

If I want these trees removed to somewhere else not close to my house. Any
idea how much might cost? I don't want to kill the tree, since there are
quite pretty and healthy. What kind of the detail/information I will need
to get when I looking an arborist? Thanks in advance.

Jaimie

I'd love to have cypress trees and a natural landscape in my yard -
cypress are gorgeous trees! But...the knees would be a problem in a
space you want to use. IF you have sufficient room and the roots won't
reach the house, could let the area revert to natural plants. If you
need to remove the trees, sooner is better than later, as it will become
more expensive the larger they get. You may have a chance of having a
tree mover take the trees - he gets the trees and might be able to sell
them to someone else. Best check the local code, and careful about
arranging the deal if you consider something like that. They may be a
protected tree, or require permit for removal.

I took a quick look at Florida's website for info on cypress. One
variety of bald cypress has a spread of 35', which could mean roots
spread over 100', depending on variety, conditions, etc. I've stubbed
my toes lots of times going for walks in parks )