How tree branches are attached to trunks

[daltontrees]

No, it was just generalised cynicism. Forget it, I am just a bit of a grump sometimes and the Slater article always came across to me as not particularly constructive.

[Gary Prentice]

No, it was just generalised cynicism. Forget it, I am just a bit of a grump sometimes and the Slater article always came across to me as not particularly constructive.

 

:lol: but to be really cynical it has got him better known. Our tutor at Tree life read Matthecks recent article to us about Shigo's original work and mentioned how Duncan had apparently upset Alex's family.

 

I understand what you're saying, as after reading it a couple of times I'm still not really seeing the breakthrough. I think I need to look at Matthecks article again.

 

All good.

[daltontrees]

:lol: but to be really cynical it has got him better known. Our tutor at Tree life read Matthecks recent article to us about Shigo's original work and mentioned how Duncan had apparently upset Alex's family.

 

I understand what you're saying, as after reading it a couple of times I'm still not really seeing the breakthrough. I think I need to look at Matthecks article again.

 

All good.

 

Indeed, anything that makes me think hard is good. And what you refer to about Slater's fame is what I meant by gaining advantage.

 

It's all very well getting better known, but I would rather be known for being constructive.

[Treetatooboy]

Growth by god himself

[Treetatooboy]

Via growth

[Gary Prentice]

Growth by god himself

 

:lol: Sounds like too much Christmas cheer:confused1: but thankyou for your constructive input.

Edited January 8, 2014 by Gary Prentice

[daltontrees]

:lol: Sounds like too much Christmas cheer:confused1: but thankyou for your constructive input.

 

Wait, who are we saying is god, Mattheck or Shigo? And much as I am prepared to accept polytheism, I can't see Slater being much more than an altar boy so far.

 

PS, any chance of getting a shot on that Gilman article after you've read it please?

[IanW]

 

while cross cutting today I can across this, I'm guessing these are branches forming in the trunk of the tree

 

Ian

[daltontrees]

What an intriguing picture! Was it a Pine, and if so do you know which species? And what height would that slice have been at when the tree was growing?

[IanW]

What an intriguing picture! Was it a Pine, and if so do you know which species? And what height would that slice have been at when the tree was growing?

 

yes it was a pine, when I get back on site tomorrow I'll have a look and get back to you with species, measurements and a few more cross sections

 

Ian