poorly beech tree

this 3" diameter branch came down in the stiff breeze today. it has two fungal infections, the orangy one is a coral spot. the other is 'jews ear' fungus. usually on elder and elm. so I am more than a bit concerned for the beech tree. :o(

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Uploaded on 14 Nov, 2009

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Suey187

hope your trees going be ok.

14 Nov, 2009

Seaburngirl

i have mixed feelings. it is an old [150yrs] tree so its lovely but it casts a lot of shade and certainly is a challenge to garden under.

14 Nov, 2009

Suey187

i can understand your mixed feeling,my neighbours garden is full of beautiful trees but theres loads of space underneath them that is quite baron.

14 Nov, 2009

Seaburngirl

i have lots underneath but it is hard work.

14 Nov, 2009

Suey187

i bet it is,i am lucky i suppose i dont have a shade problem.my problems poor drainage,well i dont suppose we can have it all.

14 Nov, 2009

Seaburngirl

no sadly not. if its a soggy garden do you treat it as a bog garden?

14 Nov, 2009

Suey187

ive made raised beds from old logs and i have quite a few pots.i live near the bottom of a valley and all the water drains down through my garden and then into the local brook.

14 Nov, 2009

Seaburngirl

that sounds lovely Suey.

15 Nov, 2009