by jag-admin | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Oyster Mushroom – Pleurotus ostreatus Description Muscle shaped bracket up to 20 cm across The upper surface can either be creamy or grey They have a short lateral stem Underneath they have white/cream coloured gills Where Can this be found? On dead or alive...
by jag-admin | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Leaning Trees Many trees lean, however it does not always mean that the tree is unsafe. Trees can lean for various reasons: Issues with the roots stability Decay within the roots Growing orientation in response to sunlight (positive phototropism) Soil instability Tree...
by jag-admin | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Life Belt – Bulging Wood You may have come across a tree which has the following distinct characteristic and wonder what was going on: Description The tree has what could be described as a distinct bulge around its girth like a belt. This defect can also be noted...
by jag-admin | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following Arboricultural Associations list, of commonly used terminology/abbreviations and their meaning. May help in understanding some aspects of my reports and on various posts within this website: AA Arboricultural Association AAIS ...
by jag-admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Burrs? What is a Burr? You may have noticed that some old trees have large lumps on the trunk which gives it a disfigured look. These lumps are known as Burrs. What Causes Burrs? Burrs are a reaction to damage from a number of causes: Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses,...
