thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath

[tim]

Can't believe it'll work, but here goes!!

100 year old, 40' Bramley succumbed to Honey Fungus - fell across back door at night preventing exit to work in the morning dark - can't live without shade - grit teeth - lotsamoney - Norway Maple - buy big - and the rest is why we chose it.

Any complaints, please let me know!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v164/photo04/general/

[tim]

[Jill]

Yes it worked, Tim.  :)  What a beeooootiful tree.  Worth every penny.

[Mrs Ava]

Made a lovely slide show Tim!  A stunning specimen indeed.  How long ago was it planted?

[ruud]

That is a very big tree,love maples especcialy japenese ones

[tim]

Glad it worked. 9 years ago, Emma. But it grew very quickly to a useful size.

For the money conscious - £460  (at 18') + £30 delivery + £50 underground guying, rather than staking.

But still WELL worth it!

[Mrs Ava]

Wow, a lot of money 9 years ago!  Dread to think what a tree of that stature would cost now.  However, a good investment as it looks fab and obviously does the job.

[GREENWIZARD]

well worth it indeed t :)

[tim]

This is the latest stage - when the lawn is covered with seed pods.

The final stage will be the colouring leaves.

[Mimi]

Cant wait to see the autumn colour Tim.  Magnificent tree.

[tim]

You don't have to Mimi - I'm cheating - can't do better than last year??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/photo04/maple2.jpg

[Mimi]

Ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh WOW  :o  What glorious colours..  I would just sit and look at it all day... Money well spent Tim.