Seminole Heights: Not Good

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Not Good

6 comments:

Susan said...: We had a horticulturalist tell us that this is a fruited growth and it indicated that the tree was stressed. He also said we could investigate the problem further by having a team dig extensively among the roots of this grandfather oak. When I asked how much that would cost, he sort of rolled his eyes, and said "alot."; 8/06/2006 3:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Bloggerwife: is this a Laurel Oak or a Live Oak? Mushrooms like this are a sure sign that the tree is beginning the process of dying (which could take years) and that there is decay at the location where the mushrooms are growing.; 8/06/2006 10:20 AM
Anonymous said...: This is some interesting stuff I tell ya.
It never ceases to amaze me what I learn on here.; 8/06/2006 9:45 PM
Susan said...: The tree is a grandfather oak and we will enjoy it as long as it graces this earth. It has shown signs of deterioration since we've been here. The leaf foliage is diminishing each year. It is one of two grandfather oaks that frames the front yard. We were drawn to this house because of those trees and we enjoy many hours sitting on the front porch, looking at the trees and the wildlife that inhabit them. There is a hole in one tree from where a limb was removed and a wound formed. Every year these small twittering black birds come to nest there. They are so much fun to watch.

Digthedark, those are basket plants that I planted around the base of the tree. I'm very fortunate to have a friend who's a master gardener and she shares her plants with others.; 8/07/2006 8:38 AM
Anonymous said...: mm kay

should I aske the landlord to tar up those holes in the huge oak outside?

do misquitos get in there ? and breed?

I see certain fungus in the yard here but I had attributed that to the weather.
hm
ya never know what you gonna learn on this blog..its great.; 8/07/2006 1:21 PM
Susan said...: We decided when we first learned the trees were ill, that we would let them live as long as they could. They might die limb by limb, but we'll leave up what's left until the day comes when there's not enough to salvage. I can't imagine life in this house without those trees. Actually, the entire street would miss them since they are the only large trees fronting a house on this block.
Digthedark, I'm bringing plumbago, dogwood, snowbush, basketplant, walking iris, and some porch type specimans to the plant exchange. What will you have?; 8/08/2006 8:27 AM

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