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To: Elsie

Any ash survivors among those dead ones? That would indicate a very hardy ash. Except for the two oaks I have that I grew from acorns, the ash trees are the best I have for beauty and shade. I don’t look forward to losing them. Have you planted any replacements and if so what type?


29 posted on 12/18/2021 3:27:39 PM PST by wita (Always and forever, under oath in defense of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.)
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To: wita
My minority trees are the 'prettiest' (IMHO) the sycamore/poplars. Large, stately, and having spooky-looking white bark that has a natural camo coloration.

Actually took down a couple of fine trees two years ago because they were too close to the house and undermining and lifting the sidewalk in places. We didn't want them getting under the foundation/slab to mess things up worse.

There was a dead oak by the barn that came down at the same time; all three done by pro arborists.

My luck (skill) at getting the trees to fall in the direction I wish, even when pulled by cables and a big van, are less than 100%. Twice I had trees close to house that fell 90° away from direction I wished, narrowing missing it.

30 posted on 12/18/2021 4:58:13 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: wita

The only replacement trees I’ve planted are apple.

And those just by collecting the fallen fruit and tossing it into the woods; letting Nature do her thing.

I can’t even get grapevines to last long enough to produce much fruit.


31 posted on 12/18/2021 5:08:26 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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