Dead & dying trees ?

[Minotaur]

Went along to do a quote yesterday, next to Leybourne Lakes, Kent, for those that know it.

There were a few dead or dying trees - waiting for the download of photos and I will post some up, but dying Willow, Cherry,Ash and a couple of others.

 

Its a bit of a concern to myself and the prospective customer - any thoughts or opinions please.

 

Chris

[HCR]

Obviously a bit of a wild guess, but is poisoning a possibility? Road salt? Groundwater?

 

What are the symptoms? When was it first noticed?

[Minotaur]

Photos of the Willow, de-barking itself and the top branches have all died.

 

@ Portcullis = Its a fair distance to the road, but very close to water, the garden borders some local Lakes?

Edited March 8, 2013 by Minotaur
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[Minotaur]

Some of the other dead/dying trees, seem similar to the Willow

[HCR]

Have a look here: Forestry Commission - Pests and diseases - Ash dieback (Chalara fraxinea) regarding the ash trees.

[Minotaur]

Few more photos

[HCR]

Is anything wrong with the alder? That could just be the shedding of juvenile growth. Not 100% clear, and I really don't like committing too much from photos (cos I'm a coward).

 

I don't think it's either waterlogging or poisoning as the hedge looks happy enough.

 

Mechanical damage? Squirrels?

[Minotaur]

Hi HCR

 

thanks for taking the time to post, it looks like the Alder is going the same way as the others, but your right that the Hedge looks ok!

 

It could possibly be mechanical damage, I did ask if they were a bit heavy handed when mowing - but forgot to ask if its a ride on.

 

I am going to pop back, have another look and take a few more photos.

 

Thanks again

 

Chris