Damson in distress

[Treewarrior]

More detailed shots for you and more in next reply

[Treewarrior]

more shots

[David Humphries]

The tree appears in pretty good health, as such I really don't think that the gall mites (Eriophyes padi) pose a significant stress to the trees ability to photosynthesise.

 

It's really just a case of it being a little ugly to look at.

 

If the affected limb/s with the P. pomaceus are toward where the clients have that seating area, then you may need to think about reducing or removing those.

 

 

Is the grass death around the base of the tree herbicide or dog ?

 

 

 

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Edited June 23, 2011 by Monkey-D

[Treewarrior]

Think it's over mowing

[Treewarrior]

David, here's the branch that I took off the Damson.

 

What do you think, health-wise. Looks like the rot is going all the way back to the main stem. Client a bit anxious.

[David Humphries]

I would be suprised if it wasn't already in to the trunk.

 

P. pomaceus can & does lead to structural failure, however,

the pictures appear to show the fact that the branch has plenty of functioning wood and will be ok for a good while yet I would imagine.

 

Start to worry more if & when the canopy starts shutting down.

 

Then give it a light all over reduction or fell & replace.

 

 

I'd keep it if it was in my own garden

 

 

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[Treewarrior]

Thank you Client is a good one. Gives me plenty of work in her 12 acres of grounds, but this is her pride and joy.