Trees

I think I will have to get rid of it and start a new one. Thank you for all the replies

Thank you! This is a relief! Really appreciate your guidance!

If it's the lower branches i wouldn't worry, just cut them off flush with the stem. It looks pretty healthy otherwise.

it’s definitely dead! Haven’t the heart to pull it up, so now it has a couple of pattern lights hanging off it, looks pretty at night! It’s also had bits of bird food on it this winter, so I don’t mind so much now !

Over the past weekend, i have seen small holes appearing in the leaves of my Apple tree and Pear tree, i cannot see any evidence of small insects. Is there anything i should be doing or looking out for ? Thanks.

Looks perfectly normal to me.

I think you might be right @HarmonyArb! Quick google image search and the trunk does look quite similar visually too. So I think I'll let it do it's thing this season, maybe next too. and if it doesn't do anything visually appealing, might be time to cut it down.Thanks!

If it's dead dead then it won't regrow from the stump if you cut it down. The root system will simply rot away in the soil over time. You could remove the roots if you plan to plant in exactly the same space, as this will help remove any possible pathogens in the soil that could affect a new tree.

I'd suggest that it's not going to cause structural problems to the house as modern builds have a far more substantial foundation than previous houses. Biggest problem for you is the tree blocking the light coming into your and your neighbour's windows!

Thank you for your reply which is obviously of concern, and having removed the affected parts I shall watch for any reoccurrence.

Sounds like another victim of the bad winter

It looks like it, even if it was still alive it would be a long time getting back to something worthwhile.

Thank you Pete. It dawned on me that we have had late frost this year and didn’t last year by the time the leaves came.Much appreciated!!

I'd do it now.

Hello allI hope you are well.I am still waiting for a Date for the removal of the Tree, but in the meantime.....Once the Tree is removed what would be the best, cheapest and easiest way to add Nutrients back into the Lawn which the Tree has depleted?Thanks in advanceKevin

Could be cherry, but doesn't look like apple. Most of Prunus family can get this gum oozing from cracks in the bark.If it's just the one branch I'd be inclined to prune it back to the main stem.

Thanks for your advice everyone, it’s put my mind at rest. I’ll try using a fertiliser as advised and see how it goes.

Good afternoon @Drozich my friend not sure if these links to old threads will help you or notVictoria Plum tree pruning.Victoria Plum tree pruning.

I found Sessile Oaks less easy to grow from seed, do you know which one you have?

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