It could be that the tip of the leader (the apical meristem) has been damaged and the tip no longer has apical dominance. Without apical dominance...
If it was me I would remove and replant. Haven't got the time to be messing about with it.
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I'd go with Morello cherry, but would need to take a look at leaves, twigs and stem in person to be absolutely sure.
Firstly I think it looks a lovely specimen and it would be a shame to prune it, but I do understand your concerns regarding it overhanging your...
This is natural, normal growing form of cherry trees and I agree with whis4ey in leaving it well alone if possible. Cherries generally don't...
From the pic it looks to me like a Midland hawthorn - Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'
If enough ash trees are planted in affected areas, eventually some of the trees will naturally develop a resistency or become less affected by the...
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Someone read my post!! :biggrin::blue thumb:Eucalyptus. Looks normal to me. Just try and keep the ivy out of the crown.All the best, Matthew
Bacterial ooze often shows as a black stain on the bark, sometimes foul smelling. Heavy bacterial ooze infections can be seen trickling from a...
Fireblight was first recorded in this country in 1956/57, so has been well established here now. It affects many trees in the Rosaceae family, but...
Hi wiseowl,A quick glance at your pictures makes me think it's fireblight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. No control methods...
Hi rosielee,Here are some helpful websites regarding how and when to prune trees. It is advised to prune cherries in the summer (June/July) as...
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Hi Allan,If in any doubt about tree health then always get a professional arborist in to take a look. There's only so much advice that can be...
Hi Barry Jones,I agree with Jungle Jane and concur that it is a contorted willow. To me it would appear to be far enough away from the house,...
The fruiting body of honey fungus has a tell-tale ring around the stem, just beneath the cap. Search Google images and you'll see what I mean....
Hi Dee,May I ask what it is you're trying to achieve? The reason I ask is that what you're describing is more akin to coppicing rather than...
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