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Birch tree broomsticks

Lily Pilly · 2019-02-03 08:28:15

We are fortunate to have several type of birch in the garden, these are our tallest and thrive in the wood. The clusters we have always called “witches broomsticks”. Can anyone tell me the botanical name, do they do any damage? Is it some kind of fungus affecting the tree and finally should the be removed or can we still…

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Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

February 2019

Lily Pilly said:

Ah Fairy yours look like pretty upmarket residences!

It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....

I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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