Steph-B
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In fact the walnut tree seems to have lost its leaves before any of the other trees (see attached). It's true we did have a v dry and sunny July and August but then a wet fortnight in September saved most of our frazzled flora. I'm wondering now if I could do anything with all the rotting walnut fruit? Walnut liqueur seems to need unripe nuts if the internet is to be believed but I'd love to hear if anyone's used ripe fruit...
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I went back this morning and had a better look on the ground. You were both/all absolutely right: walnuts everywhere! But so filthy that no one realised. So I foraged a few: They're a bugger to crack! There's not much flesh in them either, and they taste a bit weird and sweet. But apparently you need to put them aside to "cure" for a few weeks, so that's what I'll do. Many thanks for your help 🙂
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Really? But the stones are soft and rotten like the fruit… I’ll have to go back and check them out again tomorrow. Thanks for your help 😊
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I see no walnuts, just these weird apple-like fruits…
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Hello, I’m wondering what this striking tree is in Parc Leopold, Brussels. The fruit look like green apples on the branches, but on the ground they are rotting to reveal big stones like peaches and they smell slightly lemony. It’s shed nearly all its leaves now.
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Thanks a million! This looks like a great resource (and quite fascinating also to learn about the European tree climbing competition!). I'm going to contact the one qualified guy in Brussels plus a couple others who live not far away). As for rainfall, it's been an exceptionally dry summer but this time last year it rained so much it was like living underwater, but the tree was already dying off, as it has been gradually for years. Whereas other trees in my and my neighbours' gardens are fine. Thanks again.
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Hello, yes I’m in Brussels. I’m sure you’re right: there’s bound to be experts here, it’s just a question of finding them…
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Yes, good points. I've tried searching on 'arboriste qualifié belgique annélation des racines' with no immediate success, but will pursue. I guess I could always pay a Brit to come across. Except it seems there's some problem with Eurotunnel at the moment 😞 Thanks all
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Oh gosh, sounds complicated and expensive. Hope I can find someone who can do this. Many thanks for your help.
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Many thanks. Was thinking that the roots looked weird! What kind of mulch do you recommend? And should I get someone in to cut off all the dead bits?
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Hello Thanks for getting back so quickly. No, it's planted in soil - see attached.
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Hi There is a Japanese maple tree in my garden which has been declining in health across the years and whose branches have died off gradually (see attached photo of its current state). Since its decline has been over years I don’t think it's to do with the current dry spell - and I do water it regularly. I’d be grateful for any ideas on causes and treatment. All the best
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Purple leafed cherry tree now sprouting green leaves
Steph-B replied to Steph-B's topic in Picture Forum
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Hi, I have two minor problems with a purple leafed cherry tree I planted 2 years ago and would be grateful for any advice. See attached photos: Photo 1 - you can see two new shoots emerging from the trunk of the tree, both with green leaves. Is this normal? Would it be ok just to saw these off? Photo 2 - one of the branches is growing across another one. Again, could I just cut this off? The tree’s branches all still seem very clamped together despite being there two years now... Thanks Steph
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so I cut the bark and here are the results below. Hopeless, I think. Indeed it may have been a Japanese loquat though I never saw any fruit on it since I moved in 4 years ago. The temp did fall brutally to around -10 in March, poor thing. It’s also near the stump of a v big tree which was removed before I got here. Maybe that one’s roots are still dominating the area... Thanks for all your replies ?
