DaveG2108

Hi Many thanks for the comments. I have uploaded 5 pictures - which is the maximum allowed. I have additional shots. I think that the shot of the underside of the tree showing branches dying of is pretty normal. It is the branches on the side of the tree that are of concern. All comments / suggestions / recommendations welcome. Many thanks Dave

Hi I'm hoping that someone on the forum can assist with advice on a problem with a Monkey Puzzle tree. I have two growing side by side with trunks less than 7 1/2 feet apart and there is significant overlap of branches. The trees are probably something well over 100 years old. As you might expect branches on the underside become quite shaded and usually die off over time. The problem that I have is that on one of the trees, on the side opposite were the branches overlap, there are branches which are dying off which are not on the underside of the tree or in the shade but which form a patch on the side of the tree. It has been suggested to me that it may be the result of wind-burn. I do not want to have the trees taken down and am seeking advice as to what could be causing the problem, if there is a solution and what the prognosis is. Any help or a steer towards a specialist in this field would be greatly appreciated Many thanks Dave