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Advice for selecting memorial tree
Hi All,
First posting. I'm wanting a memorial tree, something that would blossom in late january. It would need to stay in a pot for a year or two as we may move. I was told to get a small prunus but various garden centres have since told me that I won't get one to flower at that time. However I do remember seeing on in tescos around that time. I just didn't want to buy a memorial tree in a supermarket. Now I wish I had. Any advice on what to get? Where to get it? (I live in Ireland, would be happy to get it mail order). Am I too late to buy one this year. I would be happy to travel to a wholesaler to pick one up. Thanks. |
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Advice for selecting memorial tree
"GrubbyGreen" wrote in message ... Hi All, First posting. I'm wanting a memorial tree, something that would blossom in late january. It would need to stay in a pot for a year or two as we may move. I was told to get a small prunus but various garden centres have since told me that I won't get one to flower at that time. However I do remember seeing on in tescos around that time. I just didn't want to buy a memorial tree in a supermarket. Now I wish I had. Any advice on what to get? Ideas I do have. I am sorry to hear of the passing. I would want to correctly plant the tree when you find it. In USA its hard to get good quality trees from nurseries because there is no demand. people take whatever they can get and plant it good and deep and pile mulch up on the trunk and improperly prune them and the list goes on and on. There are some good people out there. I would like to share what I have to share with you regarding correct treatments. The sad thing is people in USA plant memorial trees incorrectly, and then when the energy reserves are reduced secondaries like insects show up then they blame them for killing the tree. It gets nasty. I would like to see you plant this tree when you get it correctly. That is why I am sending these links. I was teaching a six grade class about tree basics in full auditorium when I said people plant these trees in memory and they die. A laughter started as a little voice assertively shouted "that's not funny". GOD bless that child because that child is correct! When you find your tree, correct correct correct correct - planting, mulching, fertilizing, pruning and such might be important to you. It is to me and the trees. Also you should be able to get a copy of MODERN ARBORICULTURE in Ireland. http://www.shigoandtrees.com I would be willing to donate a copy of TREE BASICS and a copy of PRUNING BASICS by Dr. Shigo to your memory. Please send me your address at and I will send you one of each. Let me know who you are. It would be nice if they stayed with the tree as it grows and was available to people who care for it for many years to come. It is handy and lucid. Planting http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html Mulching - http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html Pruning http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry) http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html And I will just through these in. Tree Farming and Related Problems http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/ Troubles in the Rhizosphere http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html Sincerely, John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Tree Biologist www.treedictionary.com Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss. |
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Advice for selecting memorial tree
Grubby
If you can afford to travel for the tree, when you find it, you could have me and my wife - we are both half Irish and both have a background in tree biology, come and visit and plant your tree correctly for you. We could give you sound advice in future care as well. I.e., when you decide to plant it in the ground. We planted three willows properly near our home for a old owner and the trees look great. When we took a closer look the deer (buck) had rubbed their antlers on the tree creating long wounds. I know that this could set the stag for certain conditions in the future like a hollow for a creature to live in, but I wish we had placed wire mesh about 4' from and around the trees. I really do love the deer, believe they have a right to be here, believe they require this type of rubbing, but it hurts. So your situation may require a fence to protect the tree from such wounds, I guess. Just a suggestion. John "GrubbyGreen" wrote in message ... Hi All, First posting. I'm wanting a memorial tree, something that would blossom in late january. It would need to stay in a pot for a year or two as we may move. I was told to get a small prunus but various garden centres have since told me that I won't get one to flower at that time. However I do remember seeing on in tescos around that time. I just didn't want to buy a memorial tree in a supermarket. Now I wish I had. Any advice on what to get? Where to get it? (I live in Ireland, would be happy to get it mail order). Am I too late to buy one this year. I would be happy to travel to a wholesaler to pick one up. Thanks. -- GrubbyGreen |
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