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Bullroarer Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 09 Apr 2015 Posts: 1
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:08 pm Post subject: Tree Id and help |
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I have this tree which I assume is elm. The garden is small so I am torn as to whether to take it down or just leave it. Any opinions would be great..
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Blowin Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 930 Location: Drimoleague, Co Cork
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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From your pic my guess is it's an Elder. If it is, it won't grow very big but see if others agree with me?
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Good guy Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Feb 2013 Posts: 2593 Location: Donegal
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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It does look like an Elder. Nice flowers, nice fruit, good for wildlife, supposed to keep fairies (or is it witches?) at bay. Quick growing and not too big. What's not to like?
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tippben Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 921 Location: north tipperary
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:43 am Post subject: |
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It's elder (Sambucus nigra). Unless you hate them, you can easily leave it, as you can cut it back as hard as you want in winter. You can cut it at ground level (coppicing) or at any height (pollarding). It will regrow from the point at which you cut it.
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