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David Humphries
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Thats looking good at the moment, will be interesting to see it at the end of the summer, but initialy I would say for a tree that as bundle put it is knackered; it isnt later into leaf than others around it, infact maybe ahead!

 

This tree looks like its doing dandy to me and will be interesting to see how things progress, particulary later on, when growth reaches the hieght at which the die back began to occur.

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I intend to keep the thread updated.

And as such, have a clause in my will, that says that my following officers are to sign up and keep it going for the next thirty years after I'm gone, or have retired or have been abducted by my little jupitorean friends........:biggrin:

 

 

 

 

I think she's looking not so bad :001_smile:

 

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I intend to keep the thread updated...

 

Thank you for that.:thumbup1:

 

I have long ago stopped trying to predict what a tree can or cannot do but that only adds to the fascination and desire to understand the mysteries surrounding them.

 

Dave

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Thank you for that.:thumbup1:

 

I have long ago stopped trying to predict what a tree can or cannot do but that only adds to the fascination and desire to understand the mysteries surrounding them.

 

Dave

 

 

 

Wondered where you'd got to Dave.

 

Hope things are well with you & Sylvia.

 

 

You must be lurking away happily in the background to catch updates on threads like these so soon.

 

Or just coincidence?

 

 

Good to hear from you either way :001_smile:

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Still here, David.:001_smile:

 

Sorry for not participating more but I learn so much more from listening than talking.

 

Quick side note: Sylvia just passed the ISA - Board Certified Master Arborist exam. I'm quite proud of her. She is the first one in Montana.

 

Dave

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Quick side note: Sylvia just passed the ISA - Board Certified Master Arborist exam. I'm quite proud of her. She is the first one in Montana.

 

Dave

 

fantastic, well done Sylvia, imagine that's quite an accomplishment :thumbup1:

wish her all the best from us here over the pond , and hope she's enjoying the Arrowroot in full bloom.

 

How's tea drinking going, still hooked?

 

 

David :001_smile:

 

 

 

 

 

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How's tea drinking going, still hooked? David :001_smile:

 

Oh, yes.

 

One thing I noticed about the most recent picture is that the nicely arranged cuttings from the deadwood reduction had been reduced to just one small section.

 

I know I have mentioned this in past posts, but the diversity of the decomposing matter needs to be maintained. As we know, trees are self-optimizing as much as possible. But this tree, in the condition its in now, is doing well just to survive, let alone supply significant amounts of soil exudates.

 

I know you know all this, but for others who are interested in this thread, should find this link informative. I find this explains the complexities here very well. The balance of the soil organisms is this tree's best bet.

 

Soil Foodweb

 

 

Dave

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