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  1. AJStrees
    Thanks Steve. I plan to get some testing done with some of our veteran/notable trees on the estate I work on. Money permitting of course. But I believe it will help with any trees that might be on their downward spiral finding them before it is too late.
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    What was the result of the testing on this? Is doing the testing fairly simple once you have the kit?
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    Tree in second picture looks like an old spruce to me or tree of similar nature. Don't think a cedar would grow to that habit or at least have not seen one grow like that. Bark looks like some of the old spruce's that are on the estate I work on. But can't tell too well from the photos. Check for any cones, that will give you a good idea.
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    Hi Steve, thanks. I had noticed some profanity of late, it is quite clear in the do's and don'ts, so those doing it should probably re-read and understand them. Will report any from now on that I see.
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    I'm not too sure about how long it will go on for.... A few years back we had an amazing Spring and then June was the wettest in 100 years. So all I can say is, enjoy it while it's here and hope no late Spring frosts come and mess it all up.
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    Good to know. I had started looking at electric pruners, have a lot of fruit trees to prune. Have similar experience, was laying carpet tiles and making a cut while talking to someone, only to find the knife had gone through the top of my thumb, very very painful indeed!!! However despite all that, I think they might be what I need!
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    I agree!!! Its like summer right now. Too warm already and we aren't even in Spring yet.....
  8. AJStrees
    hmm.... don't Know fords. Guessing 5000? Got MF 1960's version in need of an overhaul. But still going strong.
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    What are you driving?
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    You may well be right.
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    aren't there about 50 species of Quercus in America?
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    Definitely get checked for legal reasons for your own safety, probably not in your area so can't give you a name for an aborist. If its a valuable tree then I would say feed it when the dormant season is over, you might be able to reduce or get rid of the illness by giving it the right fertilizer. also is there anything behind the fence or on the ground behind the fence that might be causing it problems, such as water build up or something that could be rotting the root system? Can't see behind the fence but it might have something to do with it. Potentially root compaction around the root area is not helping, but that would have to be checked. Furthermore if damage has been done to the roots by building, etc... of any sort then that will also cause problems. Hope that helps.
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    nice garden there by the way. Is the tree Liriodendron? If so It must be a good age.
  14. AJStrees
    Yes its an oak, can't quite tell you which one don't see the foliage too well. As Rough Hewn said Quercus with galls. Oak apples.
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    Mulch Circles

    AJStrees replied to AJStrees's topic in Ecology

    Thanks for that. I read through some of the first pages and the later pages, will have more of a read. But yes good info on there.
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    Mulch Circles

    AJStrees replied to AJStrees's topic in Ecology

    To mulch or not to mulch? This Cedar is still growing an average of 2 inches a year circumference of bole/trunk, the size of girth is over 8 metres. Not too much heavy traffic on root system, though mowing and foot traffic is occasional. Ivy is currently getting closer and closer to the tree on the front side of the bank which is now covered in ivy, brambles, etc.. In May/June time it shows signs of the new shoots browning, especially with dry spells being more frequent at this time these days. The idea was to cut out a mulch circle to the drip line and mulch under the tree with the idea to remove the grass and undergrowth in this area, giving the tree more option for water and nutrient take up. Anyone able to advise or give opinion on what they think is best?
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    Nice. Yes indeedy, that's a big one!!!
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    Lovely!
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    What length bar were you using on that?
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    Crikey! did you get it out? The tele-handler I mean.....
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    Have been reading about conifers recently and found there are 615 species around the world. There are some pretty good ID books out there on conifers. Might invest in one or two. If you can take a shot of the cones/fruit and needles that would be very useful. At the moment it is hard to tell which way to go with it. Do you plan to take it down sharpish? Seems to be the unfortunate thing in house gardens. People plant trees in them with little or no concept of the size these beauties will get to and then in many cases move house leaving the problem to the new owner or have to spend money 20 years later taking the tree down again.
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    Looks like Thuja of some sort potentially. Hard to tell with the foliage not close up. Any cones on it?
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    You must be near us then. Its the same here and seems like a storm starting with heavy winds. Just twigs and small branches down so far.
  24. AJStrees

    Mulch Circles

    AJStrees replied to AJStrees's topic in Ecology

    Ah yes. Good idea. Now that sounds like a jolly good plan. I will try that and mix in a bit of biochar as recommended by a few specialists who seem to know what they are talking about when it comes to veteran tree management. Cheers.
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    Mulch Circles

    AJStrees replied to AJStrees's topic in Ecology

    Ta. That's just what I was looking for on their website. Cheers

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