Could be a range of things inc. coral spot fungus or bacterial canker. Photos of the tree, bark and leaves as well as any fungal fruiting bodies...
Yup - Prunus padus. Bird cherry.
Hi ijolly4There are lots of things to consider when pruning fruit trees including why you want to prune (for form or fruit), when, how and by...
Hi MakIt's quite difficult to diagnose tree health issues over the internet. It's similar to using Google to look up your sore throat - it could...
Hi horhewA number of biotic and abiotic factors can cause leaf discolouration in trees, and without seeing the tree and site in person it's hard...
Removing the top of a tree that may already be in poor health is always a risky move. It may produce shoots elsewhere or it may just decide to...
Hi Max6389They're likely to be the leaders, yes. The tip buds control the trees height, so removing them will help in keeping the tree at the...
That looks like lichen to me. Lichen doesn't kill trees, just uses them to grow on.
Yup. What this fellow said.
Cherries are looking pretty fab all over the UK this year, I think. It's wonderful that you have your own one to enjoy, especially at this time....
Looks like a greengage. Any chance of close up photos of the leaves, flowers and buds if present? Does it fruit at all?
Hi DieterRoot damage is an all too common problem trees suffer with when work is carried out to the garden. Generally speaking 90% of the tree's...
Acorns come from oak trees. Do you have an oak tree growing in your front garden? Your pictures say otherwise. Trees are often self-righting,...
Hi Tom the treeWhat you have there looks like Trametes gibbosa - a saprophytic fungus associated with the breakdown of dead woody tissue. In...
Hi MarkymarkI've seen birch trees closer than six metres and they never look good. A six meter minimum is a good start, but if you can get it...
It's unlawful to destroy nesting birds during any season, not just the spring. Generally speaking nesting season runs from Feb - Aug and is at its...
Hi EvaWithout knowing more about your needs for the tree and your garden it's hard to offer advice personal to you. I understand that it was a...
Hi Kevin,If you want easily manageable trees I would suggest nipping that top leader off the malus. This should encourage the tree to...
Hi HeffalumpAll trees have their pros and cons. As far as providing screening and privacy the conifers are great at that - all year round cover...
Hi CarllennonDo you mind me asking why you thought you did it wrong? I posted a thread about ivy in trees a long time ago, but I can't seem to...
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