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05-12-2009, 04:29 PM
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| | | What tree have I got & is it diseased?
Hi,
I have just moved house to somewhere with a lovely big tree in the garden. Previously living in flats, I've never had a garden before & am a complete novice (I have asked for gardening for dummies for Christmas!). Could somebody please tell me what type of tree this is, how to care for it, etc. I am also concerned as there is some light green mould on one side of the tree trunk & would like to know if this needs attention.
I'm not sure images will work, but links seem to be: My Tree - Wild About Britain Pics My Tree - Wild About Britain Pics My Tree - Wild About Britain Pics My Tree - Wild About Britain Pics
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05-12-2009, 06:43 PM
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| | | Re: What tree have I got & is it diseased?
How tall is your tree? I think the green will be mosses and lichens so nothing to worry about.
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05-12-2009, 07:13 PM
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| | | Re: What tree have I got & is it diseased?
a type of conifer with a holly growing next to it |
06-12-2009, 06:06 AM
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| | | Re: What tree have I got & is it diseased?
Probably a form of Lawson's Cypress or closely related species- it looks pretty healthy to me. Popular with some birds for nesting + roosting in, including Collared Dove, Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Goldfinch + Greenfinch.
There are also several moth larvae which use this tree such as Cypress Carpet, Blair's Shoulderknot + a few others. Juniper Shieldbugs will also utilise this species. |
06-12-2009, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by loripo  How tall is your tree? I think the green will be mosses and lichens so nothing to worry about. | I'd say the tree is about 40 ft tall at a guess. |
06-12-2009, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by aeshna5 Probably a form of Lawson's Cypress or closely related species- it looks pretty healthy to me. Popular with some birds for nesting + roosting in, including Collared Dove, Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Goldfinch + Greenfinch.
There are also several moth larvae which use this tree such as Cypress Carpet, Blair's Shoulderknot + a few others. Juniper Shieldbugs will also utilise this species. | Many thanks aeshna5. After Googling it, I agree with you that it does look like a Lawson's Cypress. The branches & leaves are healthy & it appears to be popular with the birds. As for the "green mould" running down the base, should I just leave this, as it's rotting through the bark & into the wood? |
06-12-2009, 08:08 AM
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| | | Re: What tree have I got & is it diseased?
Perhaps a closeup photo of the branches/leaves might help ID it. Also if you crushthe leaves does it have a distinctive smell?
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06-12-2009, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by loripo Perhaps a closeup photo of the branches/leaves might help ID it. Also if you crushthe leaves does it have a distinctive smell? | Hi loripo, here's some photos of the leaves. They don't appear to have a distinctive smell.   |
06-12-2009, 05:41 PM
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The leaves certainly look like cypress. (Lawson's is supposed to smell of parsley!) It looks like a beautiful tree 
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07-12-2009, 06:42 PM
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I've had it confirmed today that it's a leylandii conifer & the mould is harmless. Thanks all for your help with this one. | | |
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