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My guess is it’s a sycamore... not as old as one might think!
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Is there no info on species v dbh to give some rough guidance? I know it will very much depend on growing conditions but worth a try
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
Boo Who? replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Prognosis [emoji107] -
Help needed to identify these two conifers
Boo Who? replied to Samantha Smith's topic in Tree Identification pictures
First is lawsons cypress, second Japanese cedar... that’s my vote. -
Was talking to Andy about it today - It’s definitely still on, just difficult with everything else that’s going on at the moment!
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...and cut the stump down to ground level whilst you’re at it!
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I thought cherry initially, but on closer inspection I think it might be laurel
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Woodworm - Have I bought a worm sanctuary?
Boo Who? replied to Silver_birch's topic in Woodcraft Forum
My guess is the floor was cleaned regularly and it is just a build up of scunge that has gone through the faults in the varnish. If it was wet washed the dirt would automatically flow and fall into all the low points however small they are and with time that dirt has started to stain the wood slightly. I think if you sanded a little harder you could remove most of the marks entirely. Just a guess though... -
Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
Boo Who? replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Was happy to find this little group of Green Elf Cups a week or so ago -
Is this to pollard, or re-pollard? ...Should make a difference as to who you choose to do the climbing... will also make a difference to what’s coming off too.
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From what I know of Dane it tends to be do a bit of work, talk a lot about fishing!
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Please help identify tree and advise
Boo Who? replied to Martinal's topic in Tree Identification pictures
Ideally you need to remove the fill down to the previous level and leave it as was. Bark that grows above ground should remain above ground and will only rot and become dysfunctional if you recover it with compost. I fear if you manage to do this with the idea of a drystone wall you will just create a bucket that collects water and still results in the same sad end or rotting bark and the tree sitting in a puddle. Follow JSN’s advice and get some cuttings growing. Take plenty as only one in a few usually take, grow on in a pot until it’s a reasonable size and then plant somewhere more suitable. -
Possibly lawsons cypress...
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This is laburnum. An obvious distinction between sap and heart wood, and smooth bark. I also think it’s Robinia.
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First pic is fastigate, second would be common/ natural open grown. Very different trees, hence why I thought I’d ask which it was...
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Are they common hornbeam or fasigiate trees you are referring to, as reducing them will be two very different jobs. If they are common trees that are semi mature then reducing to a good strong growth point will be best as you should be able to retain the tree looking like a natural grown tree just smaller than it is. I personally wouldn’t go too hard as it will look like a hat rack and most likely respond by Pom-poming on the cut ends. If they are fastigate trees good luck! Thinning these out is a good option first and then work on reshaping/taming it - I believe these trees only have a limited life span though, as they get so big and dense and aren’t maintained from a young age.
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Well it grows in very sandy soil between 4 very large spruce trees, so I don’t imaging it would waste any drawn up fluid in plumping up its fruit. I’d say they never get bigger than 10mm max. They are never red either, always the same maroony colour similar to the darker leaves. What book are you using to reference? I was just in the Collins tree guide but I noticed you were hot on another crab apple in another thread BonzerBob
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My book says profusion has red berries... Liset is a darker sister tree- perhaps it is that? It also says that occasionally leaves are lobed, so I am sure it is malus x moerlandsii bit which variant can’t be sure.
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That looks like a very good contender - can anyone explain the appearance of ‘service tree’ looking leaves?
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Can anyone help identify this tree please. Flowered in April. The fruit is on the tree now only about 7-8mm in diameter. There only seems to be two sizeable pips in each, but I suspect there are more just less formed within. The smaller oval leaves are usual, but it has sent out the larger lobed leaves higher up in the canopy this year. Some are purple on the underside others just green... It is around 65 years old, and about 10m tall although was worked on about 15 years ago. I guess a malus if some sort but any more specific would be great to know.
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Brass is copper and zinc alloy... so this is 67% copper 33% zinc. Different ratios give different properties to the brass
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I still think “Plumbing and Pruning” would be the ultimate combination!
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Wing nut tree...?
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Nice idea, but genuine question, how do you plan to routinely inspect the condition of the entire sling before placing it in the tree and putting it under load? Is there enough slack to spin the sling, or do you just have to assume that the sling within the pipe is undamaged or fatigued in any way...
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Time for a new harness... why does the TM evo have two bridges?
Boo Who? replied to Boo Who?'s topic in General chat
But the two bridges are going to be adjacent to each other so if you hit one you are likely to hit both I’d have thought... however if you manage to cut through your bridge your work positioning needs to be reviewed!
