Big TPO'd elder

[skyhuck]

Had me going there

You said elder, my head said elm and boy that would have been a small elm so I thought this was a wind up. When Rich joined in I knew my head was all wrong. Yes a big elder it was. Great bushes flowers and fruit much maligned in gardens and I can't think why. More attractive than ash/sycamore and grow to a better scale for small gardens. Good for the birds too. In fact I'm going to plant one in my own garden just to prove- should look good next to the poser olive:001_smile: I'll post a photo when I do.

 

Because they smell like cats pee

[geoff]

Great set of shots there Geoff, interesting to see the cross sections.

 

The fungi I've most often associated with old elder is the brown rotting Rigidoporus ulmarius.

 

Did you note any fruit body remains on your one?

 

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No sign of fruiting bodies David.

The Tree officer gave per for removal & a re-plant,I swung it to leave it as a coppice & see how it does,saves the client the price of a stump grind,& I thought it a venerable old thing.

[geoff]

No stunt fell, Geoff? Losing your bottle, old chap.

 

I did a belter on an Ash last week on the canal,3 foot gap between boats & an iron railing,must admit it did rattle my nerve a bit mate.

[Gary Prentice]

Was the Tpo specific to the elder, or part of a group or area order?

[geoff]

Was the Tpo specific to the elder, or part of a group or area order?

 

It was specific to the elder.

[skyhuck]

It was specific to the elder.

 

Thats ridiculous, IMO.

[felixthelogchopper]

I did a belter on an Ash last week on the canal,3 foot gap between boats & an iron railing,must admit it did rattle my nerve a bit mate.

 

Nothing wrong with an occasional bout of ring twitch. Reminds us we're still alive.

[Rob D]

Nice pics - making the wine is something always wanted to do - but you never get round to it!

 

 

 

[alex_m]

Nice pics - making the wine is something always wanted to do - but you never get round to it!

 

 

 

 

Elderflower champagne is nice, and very easy to make!

[Gary Prentice]

It was specific to the elder.

 

In agreement with Huck, utter nonsense to TPO an elder shrub:001_rolleyes: