Lime trees planted in circles?

[the village idiot]

If that's true it's a real mind bender- phenomenal

[woodyguy]

The outer limes are the same age genetically as the central tree. That's why coppicing extends the life of trees by several hundreds of years.

 

Its like a 2000 year old yew tree, where none of the wood in the centre is left, having rotted away leaving a hollow trunk, so the outer growth has only been there for 200 years but genetically the tree is 2000 yrs old.

[Paul Cleaver]

The outer limes are the same age genetically as the central tree. That's why coppicing extends the life of trees by several hundreds of years.

 

Its like a 2000 year old yew tree, where none of the wood in the centre is left, having rotted away leaving a hollow trunk, so the outer growth has only been there for 200 years but genetically the tree is 2000 yrs old.

 

[get the strap on]

Devil worships that be

 

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[the village idiot]

The outer limes are the same age genetically as the central tree. That's why coppicing extends the life of trees by several hundreds of years.

 

Its like a 2000 year old yew tree, where none of the wood in the centre is left, having rotted away leaving a hollow trunk, so the outer growth has only been there for 200 years but genetically the tree is 2000 yrs old.

 

 

Yes, nature can be pretty awe inspiring at times. I still can't get my head around a single genetically distinct broadleaf surviving in the same location for 10, 000 years though! That is one heck of a long time.

[woodyguy]

I think the 10000 is an urban (or perhaps Rural) myth. The oldest was reckoned to be the Westonbirt one which was fancifully described as being coppiced during the Roman era in Britain. In reality it is probably half that age, but 1000 years old for a fast growing broadleaf is still pretty good.

[skyhuck]

Not far from me there are Limes and few Oaks, planted to commemorate the battle of Waterloo.

 

Many are planted in straight lines, but there are some in circles.

 

They are said to represent the officers that fought in the great battle.

[the village idiot]

Devil worships that be

 

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Interesting that you point to the lime as your Satanic Stem of Significance Arch Mage get the strap on. I have always opted for an old Oak stump for my dabblings in human sacrifice. Nice large flat surface for easy maiden application.

[David Humphries]

........ Does anyone know why they are planted in rings/circles?

 

no idea why planted ones can be found in circles, but one of the best examples I've ever seen is at the southern end of Queen Anne's ride at Windsor Great Park

 

they're supposedly 300 years old

 

good panoramic view of it here.....

 

Jubilee Statue - Windsor Great Park, Windsor - Panoramic Earth Virtual Tour

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[Paul Cleaver]

no idea why planted ones can be found in circles, but one of the best examples I've ever seen is at the southern end of Queen Anne's ride at Windsor Great Park

 

they're supposedly 300 years old

 

good panoramic view of it here.....

 

Jubilee Statue - Windsor Great Park, Windsor - Panoramic Earth Virtual Tour

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the above is like a henge with an avenue - I think this could be meant to replicate one. Henges were not just made of stone an ancient wooden henge has been found uncovered at low tide -

 

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Edited August 1, 2014 by Paul Cleaver