Like us, trees don't live for ever and like us the moment when they stop being young and strong and begin to move inexorably towards decline and death is usually indiscernible ... thank goodness
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove and Nutcutlet, thank you for your posts. Sad though I am about it, I've decided to have it removed. My tree surgeon is on holiday at the moment, so let's hope it doesn't fall before he returns!
I shall miss its glorious blossom in the spring, the flocks of tiny birds that played amongst its branches and its shade, which I have enjoyed for so long.
Of course you're feeling sad but I'm sure you're also relieved, given its dangerous state. As for what to put there, I suppose depends on what you want it to do: another fruit tree or something exclusively decorative or, perhaps, an evergreen? Much choice there, I imagine, but perhaps those better versed in the field of horticulture would be more precise? Many posters here are very generous in such matters, so I feel pretty certain real help is on its way.
We have a very cheerful tree which I like enormously. We call it the pom-pom tree but its botanical name is viburnum opulus. I'm attaching a photo. Hope you like it!
I love the idea of a quince tree, Phaidra, and your pom-pom tree is a real beauty, Alex but perhaps I should take my time over making a choice, for, as Danae says, it's important to be sure I know what exactly I want it to offer in the garden!
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Like us, trees don't live for ever and like us the moment when they stop being young and strong and begin to move inexorably towards decline and death is usually indiscernible ... thank goodness
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
this tree is not going to go on much longer. If it will do damage when it falls, get rid of it.
In the sticks near Peterborough
Dove and Nutcutlet, thank you for your posts. Sad though I am about it, I've decided to have it removed. My tree surgeon is on holiday at the moment, so let's hope it doesn't fall before he returns!
I shall miss its glorious blossom in the spring, the flocks of tiny birds that played amongst its branches and its shade, which I have enjoyed for so long.
unlikely to fall before the winter gales.
and could go on for a while, but its time is limited
In the sticks near Peterborough
Today was the day that I said good bye to my old cherry tree.
The trunk was hollow up to the very top and very dangerous.
I don't like the empty space.
But, in time, I will put something there, no doubt. Any ideas?
Thank you all, again, for your help and advice, though I do wish things were different!
Of course you're feeling sad but I'm sure you're also relieved, given its dangerous state. As for what to put there, I suppose depends on what you want it to do: another fruit tree or something exclusively decorative or, perhaps, an evergreen? Much choice there, I imagine, but perhaps those better versed in the field of horticulture would be more precise? Many posters here are very generous in such matters, so I feel pretty certain real help is on its way.
I'm glad you got rid of it. Looking at its base, it was probably going to fall down very soon. Lucky you discovered its problem when you did!
What to replace it with? I'm hoping to get a quince for my birthday. Is a quince something you might like?
We have a very cheerful tree which I like enormously. We call it the pom-pom tree but its botanical name is viburnum opulus. I'm attaching a photo. Hope you like it!
I love the idea of a quince tree, Phaidra, and your pom-pom tree is a real beauty, Alex but perhaps I should take my time over making a choice, for, as Danae says, it's important to be sure I know what exactly I want it to offer in the garden!