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Old 18-02-2004, 10:33 PM
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Default Why do chestnuts trees have sticky buds ?


Basic question ,, why do Chestnut trees have sticky buds ,thats all

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Old 18-02-2004, 10:33 PM
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In article , Mick writes

Basic question ,, why do Chestnut trees have sticky buds ,thats all


I'm sure we were told this at primary school, but I can't remember why!

I presume it's to prevent insect damage - big fat succulent buds, very
attractive to aphids.

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Default Why do chestnuts trees have sticky buds ?

In article , Mick writes

Basic question ,, why do Chestnut trees have sticky buds ,thats all


I'm sure we were told this at primary school, but I can't remember why!

I presume it's to prevent insect damage - big fat succulent buds, very
attractive to aphids.

--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm
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Old 18-02-2004, 10:37 PM
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Mick wrote:
Basic question ,, why do Chestnut trees have sticky buds ,thats all


Primarily to protect them from insect damage - natures own stick trap

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Default Why do chestnuts trees have sticky buds ?

In article , Mick writes

Basic question ,, why do Chestnut trees have sticky buds ,thats all


I'm sure we were told this at primary school, but I can't remember why!

I presume it's to prevent insect damage - big fat succulent buds, very
attractive to aphids.

--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm
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