On 19 May 2006 05:37:24 -0700, wrote:


Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"louisxiv" wrote in message
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The elder tree I discussed in an earlier thread/post (09/05/2006 @ 00:21)
has now been blown over by the wind.

It may try to regrow from the bits of root that you can't dig out, but
I would not recommend a wild elderberry tree for a small suburban
garden. It is too much of a weed.

With a rank unpleasant smell. I cannot imagine why people want them
in a garden.

And the birds deposit the purple berry juice and seeds over everything
- making you unpopular with the neighbours.

They also seem to cause birds to have diarrhoea of a particularly
offensive and colourful type.

P.S. Anyone recognise the landmark in the background?

Forth rail bridge perhaps?

It is deceased, gone and is no more. Treat the incident as a Golden
opportunity to redesign and replant what will be a large area.

Sensible advice.

Regards,
Martin Brown