John Robinson

Domestic drive. Clean wood chips required for mulching. Pavement and path to house to be kept clear.

I think I am (as you can tell I'm new to this!). The sequence of events which lead to this tree is described below: Unfortunately I don't have any information on the original variety at all. All I know is that a cherry tree in the Sheffield area had been cut down and the garden was peppered with suckers. Some of these were planted elsewhere in South Yorkshire and grew into mature trees at a height of about 10ft with light pink flowers. When these were cut down, these also suckered and these suckers were transferred to their current location. I think that is what you mean by being true to their own roots? Sorry I can't help with more detailed information. Many thanks. I will read through that tomorrow, and follow your advice on pruning the damaged wood. Thanks again. John.

Thanks again Alec. The trees they suckered from were themselves suckers transplanted from another location. The variety they originated from is long lost in time. I can say that we transplanted these from South Yorkshire to North Lincs. In terms of removing the branch, is that something I can do now or should I wait till later in the year? Thanks again for your help, which is much appreciated.

Thanks for the reply. I don't know the variety. They were suckers transferred from a previous home. We're in North Lincolnshire and the soil is very poor and sandy - the tree had it's first manure mulch last Autumn.

Just spotted this in our orchard and wondered if anyone could identify the problem. Seems to be occurring on a couple of trees, both of which are cherry rootstock which we have let grow. Other, grafted cherrys nearby seem unaffacted.

Anybody tried a gasification stove?

Last one out please turn off the lights ...

FWIW I posted the following thread recently re-confused Hazels: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/34583-hazel-bursting-buds-autumn.html Since then we had a sharp frost and that seems to have stopped them in their tracks. I wonder if they will pick up from where they left off in Spring or warmer weather?

Many thanks. Really appreciate the advice.

They've all kept most of this years leaves, although they are not far off dropping. They're so mixed up I'm thinking about arranging some counselling for them ...

I think there's more hope now that the Pubco business model is failing. We had a pub in the centre of the village/small town - one of four pubs in the village - that was stood empty for four years. It was bought by an enthusiastic couple who put on fine beers, great food and it is thriving. Pubs need enthusiastic owner managers who have the freedom to buy beer on the open market and sell at a price that gives them a profit. There is a demand for pubs even with the availability of cheap supermarket booze. Ironically I think the reopened pub proved to be the last straw for the local off licence, which closes for good tonight!

Hi folks. Hope you don't mind a question from a beginner! We have six Hazels about four years old which have decided to burst their buds and are now beginning to produce new leaf and catkins. Our neighbour had an apple tree get similarly confused about the time of year - I think two autumns ago - and it never recovered. I think there may be a possibility of one of our apple trees doing the same. I suspect there's nothing we can do about it, but I wondered if anyone had experienced this? Is it a common problem? Many thanks. John.