[Misc] NSC - Plant a Tree!

[jakarta]

Hello Jack, will our UK Elm population ever recover? Is anyone doing any research into developing Dutch Elm Disease resistant strains? It would be tragic if we lose such a lovely tree forever.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

They certainly do. Do you know what species? (The trees, not the occupants of forthcoming estate.)

No, not yet. What would you suggest? We will still have our well maintained hedgerow as a barrier.

 

[Creaky]

Bah humbug....cleared another 100 acres of sussex rainforest. ( in the last two months most sussex woods become rainforest)

The bottom of our garden is more like a swamp than a rain forest at the moment!

 

[Jack Straw]

No, not yet. What would you suggest? We will still have our well maintained hedgerow as a barrier.

Are the trees to supplement the hedge rather to become another hedge? How tall ultimately do you wish to trees to grow? Do you have a photo of the planting area? This info is vital to make the right choice.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

2000 trees planted in Newhaven and Peacehaven this week/weekend, thanks to Greenhavens.

 

[Jack Straw]

Hello Jack, will our UK Elm population ever recover? Is anyone doing any research into developing Dutch Elm Disease resistant strains? It would be tragic if we lose such a lovely tree forever.

The Dutch Elm Disease war isn't won, but it's under control in some parts of the country, especially Brighton, whose Council Team do a great job of doing so. There are several DED resistant species available now. Last winter, I helped to plant hundreds of DED resistant Elm saplings around Lancing College Equestrian Center in order to provide habitat for the White-letter Hairstreak butterfly.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The bottom of our garden is more like a swamp than a rain forest at the moment!

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Each tree can take up 100 gallons of water a day, so the more trees we have, the less likelihood of flooding.

 

[Jack Straw]

2000 trees planted in Newhaven and Peacehaven this week/weekend, thanks to Greenhavens.

Great effort. The secret of getting them to romp is looking after them in the first two years by watering and keeping the area around the bases weed-free.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Great effort. The secret of getting them to romp is looking after them in the first two years by watering and keeping the area around the bases weed-free.

I've been impressed by Greenhavens work around here. They've revitalised the Valley ponds, and the fowls therein. Their work on the Riverside Park is good too.

 

[Jack Straw]

I've been impressed by Greenhavens work around here. They've revitalised the Valley ponds, and the fowls therein. Their work on the Riverside Park is good too.

I've just looked at their website. Seems a great group.
https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/news/community-tree-planting-day/

 

[WATFORD zero]

Perfect place to post this Acer from my garden a couple of days ago (afraid my photography is not of the level normally displayed on NSC)



Just counted Jack and I have 11 trees in the garden at the moment so 1 more won't be any great effort

*edit* Just seen, extra points for plants in the foreground

 

[Jack Straw]

Perfect place to post this Acer from my garden a couple of days ago (afraid my photography is not of the level normally displayed on NSC)

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Just counted Jack and I have 11 trees in the garden at the moment so 1 more won't be any great effort

*edit* Just seen, extra points for plants in the foreground

That's just gorgeous! Japanese Maple's like a bit of shade and away from wind, and it looks like you've got clay soil, so it couldn't have a better home.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Perfect place to post this Acer from my garden a couple of days ago (afraid my photography is not of the level normally displayed on NSC)

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Just counted Jack and I have 11 trees in the garden at the moment so 1 more won't be any great effort

*edit* Just seen, extra points for plants in the foreground

You’ve focused on the eucalyptus lovely tree....on and a rhododendron....nice bit of stuff going on there

 

[WATFORD zero]

You’ve focused on the eucalyptus lovely tree....on and a rhododendron....nice bit of stuff going on there

Wine had been taken, possibly on both sides. It's an Olive

 

[LamieRobertson]

Wine had been taken, possibly on both sides. It's an Olive

I’m trying not to use glasses..best i give up on that idea.


This is what I have planted most of this year

 

[LamieRobertson]

Perfect place to post this Acer from my garden a couple of days ago (afraid my photography is not of the level normally displayed on NSC)

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Just counted Jack and I have 11 trees in the garden at the moment so 1 more won't be any great effort

*edit* Just seen, extra points for plants in the foreground

How big is the garden in your mansion?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Saturday 23rd November is the start of National Tree Week.
Regardless of promises made by political parties to plant millions of trees, it's a case of the more the merrier.
Trees create an ecosystem to provide habitat and food for birds and other animals. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, such as sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, from the air and release oxygen. One large tree can supply a day's supply of oxygen for four people.

How about an NSC Plant a Tree project?

Even if you only have a small garden, there is a tree or large shrub that would be suitable. If you aren't lucky enough to have your own garden, is there a friend or relative you visit frequently who wouldn't mind a new addition in the way of a tree? Or you could approach your local Council and see if you could donate a tree and see it planted near where you live, in a verge or park.
Trees make wonderful gifts, either receiving one or giving one, and what with Christmas looming.
You don't have to plant a tree next week. You can plant it when you want. I thought that anyone on here who fancies this could take a photo of it after it is planted, then throughout the year, post more photos of progress.
There is lots on the internet to help you choose the right sort of tree, or failing that, ask on this thread.

Who's in?

I have several golden rain tree seedlings in pots. I'd quite like to plant them out somewhere in the countryside. I plan to wait till spring (the roots will thicken over winter). We have given away anoter ten to neighbours so Faversham might have something special for Open Gardens in a few years.

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Would be lovely to knock down the Toys r Us building in Hove and plant a Goldstone Forrest in its place.

The Golf Club at Hollinbury closes next March, would be amazing if they reforested that rather than let property developers do there worst with it.

 

[WATFORD zero]

You’ve focused on the eucalyptus lovely tree....on and a rhododendron....nice bit of stuff going on there

Just been out doing the Garden, so a little more focused (and sober)



Does look better in sunshine though

 

[portslade seagull]

Granddaughter put some conkers in a pot which have sprouted. Need somewhere spacious for these