Sr Mary
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That is extremely kind of you, Tony, and if you are ever in London it would be great to have you look at the trees. I noticed from an earlier post when I was searching the site that you are in Bucks. I've just taken a walk round the orchard to let those fine old trees know they have a reprieve! Thanks again.
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Thank you, Tony. I am so glad we can keep them.
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Here are some images of the affected trees. (The scarecrows are to keep the parakeets off!) For general photos of the monastery see our website: carmelitesnottinghill.org.uk
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Four out of five 100 year-old Bramley Seedlings in our monastery orchard have this year produced bracket fungi which I have identified (from this helpful site) as inodotus hispidus. It probably spread from an ash tree that was felled some years ago and has continued to produce fungus on the stump. When we had the ash cut down the tree surgeon assured us that they only needed to reduce the main limbs and it could live for many more years even though the heartwood was rotting. For safety reasons, because of its position, we had it felled. The Bramleys are not a danger and I am wondering if we can leave them (they crop very well) or if younger, 50 year-old trees will become infected with the fungus. I would be really grateful for any advice. Many thanks.
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This is not a reply but a question I haven't figured out how to post, though this seems to be the right place. Four out of five 100 year-old Bramley Seedlings in our monastery orchard have this year produced bracket fungi which I have identified (from this helpful site) as inodotus hispidus. It probably spread from an ash tree that was felled some years ago and has continued to produce fungus on the stump. When we had the ash cut down the tree surgeon assured us that they only needed to reduce the main limbs and it could live for many more years even though the heartwood was rotting. For safety reasons, because of its position, we had it felled. The Bramleys are not a danger and I am wondering if we can leave them (they crop very well) or if younger, 50 year-old trees will become infected with the fungus. I would be really grateful for any advice. Many thanks.
