Tree disease

john1072 · January 2019

Hi,

A tree in my front garden seems to have a disease and has got worse over several years, although it has continued to bloom. I am reluctant to remove completely as it is so important to wildlife, birds butterflies and bees.
I have taken cuttings just in case.

Can I do anything with it or is it a thankless task?

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/67/cxgnurjyl80p.jpg

Thanks

nutcutlet · January 2019

I don't think you can bring that back but dead wood is good for wildlife as well.

john1072 · January 2019

nutcutlet said:

I don't think you can bring that back but dead wood is good for wildlife as well.

Thanks, you make a good point.

As I say it seems to continue to grow each year which amazes me.

The birds wont know where to go!

nutcutlet · January 2019

Sometimes trees go on for years when you think they've had it. I have a laburnum that's been going downhill for years, dead branches and now a huge white fungus at the base. But it's still budding up for this Spring

john1072 · January 2019

nutcutlet said:

Sometimes trees go on for years when you think they've had it. I have a laburnum that's been going downhill for years, dead branches and now a huge white fungus at the base. But it's still budding up for this Spring

I think this might be a laburnum. Fantastic vibrant yellow in the summer

nutcutlet · January 2019

sounds right, they don't live forever, mine was probably planted in 1960 when the house was new

floralies · January 2019

I have a cherry tree that has been on its last legs for years, but is still giving a good crop every year.

nultyphilip224 · January 2019

@john1072,..don't give up on it yet,..take hope from Kew Gardens Pagoda Tree Stypholobium japonicum,..its 259 years this year since it was planted in Kew,..it still produces a mass of white blooms despite being held up by metal supports and a brick support,..plus the trunk was filled in part due to decay.

As yours is still blooming do some work on it to help it survive longer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Kew+Gardens+Pagoda+Tree&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=rSqFzMswPqjcfM%3A%2C7N5gI8V93o6WDM%2C_&usg=AI4_-kRTlg-ORlK8khO0hj8f5vydFA-CTQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwivobzVhezfAhU5XRUIHZUcDIcQ9QEwAHoECAYQBA#imgrc=rSqFzMswPqjcfM:

Philip

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