Naturally Formed Coronets & Fractures

[John Hancock]

I thought it would be a good idea to create a library of naturally formed coronets and fractures, those of us experimenting with this type of pruning could then perhaps use them as a reference - they may help create some even more convincing pieces of work.

 

Please include a picture of the host tree (so pictures can be put into context) and no sneaking in your coronets curtsey of Mr Stihl.

 

The 1st set of pictures are of an Oak at Croome Park, Worcestershire. The park was designed by 'Capability' Brown, work began in 1751 and many of the original trees still survive. This little chap was here long before then…..

[Mozza]

Noice pictures mate,

[John Hancock]

The second set is a Cedar, also at Croome. The building is called the Rotunda, built around 1760 by Robert Adam. The tree recently suffered a failure in the upper crown, resulting in two further large branches breaking off. Once these gardens are opened to the public I can’t see this tree staying, given the obvious history.

[Mozza]

That first cedar picture is awesome John

[Doug Blease]

Great idea to create a database of images John.

 

Thats a shame if the Ceder has to go John. Serious amenity value and landscape impact!

[John Hancock]

That first cedar picture is awesome John

 

Cheers mate, the picture doesn’t do it justice really – that bottom limb is actually resting on the ground, I love it when you come across trees that have been un-touched by Arbs.

[Graham]

Cheers mate, the picture doesn’t do it justice really – that bottom limb is actually resting on the ground, I love it when you come across trees that have been un-touched by Arbs.

 

Virgin stuff:001_smile:

 

Good idea:thumbup1:

[John Hancock]

Virgin stuff:001_smile:

 

Good idea:thumbup1:

 

Here you go.....

[Bart]

Nice thread John

 

Copper Beech

[David Humphries]

Oh go then, I'll play with you johnny, but I'm taking me ball home with me at the end.

 

Nice thread:thumbup1:

 

Here's a little collection of fresh fractured failures, starting with:

 

lightning struck Oak

rain sodden Pine

Sld on Oak

autumnal strong wind on Horse chestnut

& two seperate sld's on the same Beech, a year apart.

 

I'll dig out a few seasoned ones when time allows.

 

Saw a great fracture on a Cedar at Kew last week (snow loading) didn't have me camera on me

Head of Arb team said he was gonna clean it up

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