Trees

Look at the link on my previous post. The size of the tree will be largely determined by the rootstock. In such a position you could get two espalier trees that you train along wires on the wall. You could easily fit more than two if you used cordons and plant them at an angle. Espaliers and...

Now David, THAT is a proposition I have never heard suggested before. I would be interested to hear the source of your knowledge in this direction Vertrees in his famous book on the subject suggests "Fall colours .. can be suppressed or enhanced somewhat by conditions. Hardening for fall will...

People regularly mention good deals they've got, so I wouldn't worry too much, Stephen! Not sure I want a silver birch, though, they get big rather quickly, and I have a couple of tiny ones that were volunteers in one of the gardens I do..... They'll be moved on as and when they get a bit...

Thank you all so much for your advice. The tree really isn't very big. I think our big misake was about 15 years ago we moved it when she moved into Sheltered accomodation. It's never really been the same since. There's no top on it as such as we were advised to cut it down and start again,...

Yes - Pete is correct. White mulberry is from China and is the one for silkworms. It can grow outdoors in warmer places in Britain and was often grown in city and town gardens for the silk weavers. Black mulberry is the hardier tree and the much more common one now found in Britain. Better...

I don't think they solve anything, LoL, but it's good to see them, showing so clearly what the ones I found on-line didn't - that the branches are quite definitely alternate, not opposite. So we're still in the same position, that a rowan is the more likely, and probably the Joseph Rock...

I assume they are small trees, as you have just planted them. If there is a forecast of frost, wrap them in horticultural fleece, this will afford some protection. This is what I would do. Good luck, Fonzie.

Looks like this to mehttp://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0901/bracket_fungi.asp

Thanks everyone. I will see how it goes and plant another tree if needs be. We don't need as many apples as there were too many for us to use anyway, but it would still be nice to get a reasonable crop.

Gotta be worth it elaine :D

Not necessary I wouldn't have thought but won't hurt as long as its not the rubber backed stuff that's impervious to water!

Wow! that is one beaut of an Owl sculpture .

Providing you take care of the transporting and transplanting and after care it should be ok. If you can transport it in a van it would be beneficial, as this will protect it from the wind while traveling. Take as big a root ball as you can wet it and wrap in plastic to avoid drying out. Have a...

Thanks everyone!

Actually, i like them, as they are rather healthy looking and seem to be happy, i don't see any harm in the occasional bit or growing art. I like things that are unusual. I used to like fedges and willow sculpture.

thankfully neither tree has shown any sign of leaf curl, it was a precautionary measure! I'll unwrap them tomorrow, and then rush out and cover them up if it gets a bit chilly. I'm just a big softie at heart!

Hi BM, looking forward to piccy of squarry. I did the paste one after the other, but somehow, they went one under the other?? :rolleyes:I'm gonna change that spinning chicken tho' And GC weigh in...........? When days are longer I will lose the weight again. Especially if i'm doing...

Yes, they're a pest, if you have a big tree nearby you have to be constantly checking for little seedlings. They grow really quickly in the most unlikely places, like Buddleia.

Hi all you clever people with great ideas..can you help me.I have blagged a large tree root and my project is to plant in all the crooks and nannies some small alpines and rock plants.I would like to plant in the ground against the root an small climber that would not overtake all the alpines...