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Title: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: tim on May 07, 2006, 11:45:32
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/
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: Jill on May 07, 2006, 12:49:10
Yes it worked, Tim.  :)  What a beeooootiful tree.  Worth every penny.
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 07, 2006, 14:57:14
Made a lovely slide show Tim!  A stunning specimen indeed.  How long ago was it planted?
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Post by: ruud on May 07, 2006, 16:43:48
That is a very big tree,love maples especcialy japenese ones
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: tim on May 07, 2006, 17:12:54
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!
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: Mrs Ava on May 07, 2006, 18:07:02
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.
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: GREENWIZARD on May 08, 2006, 09:44:35
well worth it indeed t :)
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: tim on May 13, 2006, 06:26:30
This is the latest stage - when the lawn is covered with seed pods.

The final stage will be the colouring leaves.
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: Mimi on May 13, 2006, 07:08:01
Cant wait to see the autumn colour Tim.  Magnificent tree.
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: tim on May 13, 2006, 16:18:46
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
Title: Re: thisisthestoryoflifeanddeath
Post by: Mimi on May 13, 2006, 20:36:19
Ooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh WOW  :o  What glorious colours..  I would just sit and look at it all day... Money well spent Tim.