Variations in veteran canopy dynamics

[David Humphries]

Heres a robur, that is/was in full flower all except for the lowest new epicormic that is becoming it's new lower crown.

 

Appears to me, that the Tree is using it's energy reserves toward forming branch expansion and optimal leaf formation, rather than flower/seed production, unlike the older parts of the Trees structure.

 

Looks like last years low mast production is about to be replenished, certainly in my neck of the woods..

 

 

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[David oakman]

Same here last year you could not find an accorn. but this year looks like a good mast year. Which is good as i have a lot of people wanting accorns to grow on.