/r/dendrology
A subreddit dedicated to trees, shrubs, lianas and other woody plants.
Trees have helped build nations, are used for art, home building, ship building, oils and other chemicals, in several ways as fuel, and many produce edible fruits, nuts, and drupes. Some have lived for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. Others in prehistoric times have trapped small life in their sap, or recorded information about climactic conditions in their rings, helping us to understand life long before us.
Everywhere you look, something interesting is going on in the world of trees, but as technology has moved so many of us farther and farther from the forests, and made it incredibly easy to uproot and fell them by the acre, this information has slowly faded back to the realm of a few hobbyists, specialists, and environmentalists.
This subreddit is a place to collect interesting information about our wooded friends, which cover about 30% of our planet. Hopefully it will help inspire some to further respect and find fascination in this incredible natural resource.
/r/dendrology
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Condition on elm tree leaves
I just noticed this strange condition on the lower leaves of an elm tree (ulmus glabra) we planted a couple years ago. Do I need to worry, or take any action?
13:39 UTC
What species should I focus on cultivating Windsor County, VT?
I own a few heavily wooded acres in Windsor County, Vermont, U.S.A. which I understand belonged to a logging company before I got my hands on it. This was a couple decades ago at least, since they were not the ones I bought it from, and there are plenty of mature trees on the property now that I have it. Most are Birch (River, Paper, Gray, Golden), Beech, Sugar and Red Maple, and pine (various varieties which I'm not so good at differentiating between). Pine is by far the most common out of all of them. Now obviously I'm not going to fell the whole forest and start from scratch, but in terms of new growth, is this predominance of pine trees okay, or is it likely to be something artificially imposed by the loggers, who might've planted only pines after they were done logging. Is there a species I should try to promote at the expense of the pines, or is this balance perfectly natural for the region? Or is there some resource I should consult for questions like this (I saw surveys of comparative tree populations as they were, but no information as to how they should be)? Thanks.
00:31 UTC
Air layering serviceberry
Would it be a good idea to try to air layer a serviceberry tree? Im 99% sure it’s an Allegheny serviceberry. The bark on its branches is kind of dry and brittle with some kind of dry moss on it right now. The wood inside has a decent amount of moisture and is slightly green, but not completely. Should I wait until it starts putting out buds or is now a good time and just wait a bit longer than I would if I waited to start the air layer? I’m in zone 5 on the east coast of Canada and my last frost is June 4th.
07:54 UTC
Preserving the Legacy: Restoring Health to Our Family's Sacred Birch Tree
Hello,
My parents have a garden in the countryside where we have a birch tree that we use every spring to collect birch sap, which has become a family tradition and cultural practice for us. However, my father has recently been treating the tree harshly by drilling numerous holes into it, which is concerning for its well-being. Unfortunately, I'm unable to intervene directly as I no longer live with my parents, and my mother and sister are also unable to persuade my father to stop his actions.
Given the situation, it seems the best course of action is to tend to the wounds of the birch and help it heal on its own. However, I lack the necessary knowledge about trees and the healing process. I have attached photos of the wounds. There are primarly two of them at the hight of around 150-160 cm.
- Acctually a wodden pin shoved into one of the holes my father made ;<.
- Plentifull combination of drilled holes, and and unclen cuts to the bark.
The birch tree is approximately 40 years old and has been trimmed in height with additional limbs removed from the upper branches. It measures around 185cm in circumference at a height of 50cm from the ground, widening towards the stump. The tree is situated in optimal conditions, receiving plenty of sunlight throughout the year and sheltered from the wind by nearby buildings and oak trees to the north.
I would greatly appreciate your evaluation of the wounds and any advice on how to aid in the healing process. While I attempt to resolve the matter with my father, I need to ensure the tree's health is maintained.
Thank you for your assistance and concern.
Thank you for your concern, and any advice deeply.
2 Wound. Father despise the usage of little metal tubes i bought, and he uses this thing instead
11:13 UTC
Is this tree at risk because of these vines?
I have this tree in my yard. Moved in a few months ago. 3 questions:
- Can anyone tell me what kind of vines are these?
- Are they going to kill this tree?
- What's the best way to remove them?
17:15 UTC
any good resources for bud identification?
trying to ID trees/shrubs in my yard so i can take out invasives and keep native species. i’ve been getting inconsistent results with google lens and was wondering if there are any other sites/resources that would be helpful?
16:38 UTC
Question for my oak
Hello i have an oak in my house, for 2 years now and i would like to replant it soon to garden, in my cottage. But the soil in my garden is very different, from the one, it is in now. Is it wise from me to give it different soil instantly? Or is it better to mix those soils in his flowerpot??
19:47 UTC
River Species ID
What is this species? It is right by the North Canadian River in dense thickets in Central Oklahoma.
03:21 UTC
Was this tree ALREADY dead when it was cut?
19:14 UTC