Robinia problem

[Paul Barton]

Who knows what is knocking out most of the 'frisia' variety? They are dying off in droves here - I can only remember seeing 2 this spring/summer that weren't in serious decline.

 

I remember reading about this somewhere before, but as so often happens, promptly forgot what I read:mad1:

[Joe]

there is a massive problem with that happening around here, and i would love to know why as well

[old snake]

Seem to have the same problem here too!! They seem to of been in decline for a couple of years now....

[Marc]

I've heard its a sunlight and water issue? The normal green leafed Robinia are doing o.k its the garden varieties that are suffering.

[Paul Barton]

I am guessing there may be a climatic reason, possibly due to some very wet summers. Would love to know more though.

 

Tony? Dave?

[Lee Winger]

Been wet for the last years, and imo very cool

[Tree Man Tom]

And here! taken down 3 in the last month.

[Will Hinchliffe]

Took out two last week, no signs of honey fungus.

[nepia]

Scrapped a decent sized one a few months ago that had a small amount of HF but wet rotten roots; jeez, the smell... Wasn't aware of a widespread problem though. The situation was thin, poor soil on a slope so perhaps the 'wet summer' theory could hold some water (geddit?)

[Andy Collins]

Hadnt given this any thought, but have a "frisia" to remove due to sudden death. Will have a close look at it and see if there is an under-lying problem.