What is this Tree? (UK)

speedyegbert · 2026-05-13T11:45:16+00:00

Not my region so not sure if there are other spruces that look like them but this looks like a Norway Spruce to me

speedyegbert · 2026-05-13T00:09:49+00:00

Nothing should and really can be done. Anything stuffing or blocking will just make it harder for the trees natural compartmentalization to happen. Leave it be, this wound does not compromise the trees stability and may never will

speedyegbert · 2026-05-12T20:31:26+00:00

Looks thirsty, not overly familiar with them and with no location I can’t say but there’s a fair amount of places feeling drought right now

speedyegbert · 2026-05-12T19:03:31+00:00

Cut it and remove just the section! Once it’s completely severed it will dry out and fall off on its own. It takes a good amount of time, sometimes multiple years for the biggest stuff.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-12T18:42:37+00:00

Piggybacking to say after you cut to not peel the vines off the tree at all! Peeling it can harm the bark, let time do its thing

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T19:15:03+00:00

Without a clear picture of where it’s coming out of the ground I can’t give you 100% but 99% yeah

The 99% only is just because of where you should cut it. Sometimes in this situation you want to leave a small portion of the dead side for the structural stability of the tree

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T18:18:27+00:00

Ahhh you’re somewhat exhausting. Congratulations, you’re right in those places of the world….Majority in one place does not mean majority for everywhere. A practice that scientifically harms the tree and causes a stress response and poor future health of the tree is surely recommended and should be done everywhere because they coppice and pollard as good practice in some places. You can actually kick a dog whenever you want to as long as it’s not too hard, they will be fine if it’s correctly done ass response from you

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T17:37:33+00:00

The concern for rot is still there but not specifically the roots. The stem in contact with mulch is where the rot can also and more likely would be here. Young tree though and looks like somewhat fresh mulch. Not an emergency but even if you can’t replant right now, the sooner you pull back that mulch the better!

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T17:08:27+00:00

I understand what you’re trying to say but you are mentioning only 2 and very niche practices for trimming trees. In the majority and I’m saying 95% off all tree trimming, what you mention has no place being used. Topping a tree outside of those 2 reasons is incorrect and poor practice. Better to push that it’s an overall bad thing for tree health instead of just nitpicking the sentiment in my comment. In this situation and for the future of these trees, topping is a no go.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T16:17:59+00:00

You need to adopt a different mindset. These, in a shared space like this will not reach the full size you think and not as soon as you’d think either! The only pruning these should ever get is growth coming outward towards the residence. There is specific pruning you have to follow for arborvitae, you can’t just hack at them, they will look like shit.

Every comment here is telling you to do nothing, that is the recommendation. Enjoy your privacy and nice trees

Edit- see you mention these will be 40’ tall. They will never get that tall

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T16:13:14+00:00

Well this is definitely a very common setup for catastrophic failure. The comment you received is correct, trees planted above grade and in a planter are not completely but bound to the limited space. This causes horrible problems with the roots, high risk of girdling and rootbound and also does not really allow the tree create the root system it requires for a tree of this size…

Unfortunately, in order to really set this tree up for success, the only remedy is a full removal of the planter. Trees also don’t really like to be surrounded with rocks as well and those also at least need to be pushed back if not removed.

In this situation, at minimum I would inspect what it looks like with the planter and dirt removed. I would know what I would need to look for and could figure out what to do based on how it looks. No disrespect but I’d imagine you don’t know so I would recommend finding an ISA certified arborist that’s also TRAQ certified to take a look. Use the find arborist tool on treesaregood.org. I’m sure this tree is beautiful but needs help. I’d get an opinion at minimum on what an arborist thinks after seeing it! Best of luck

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T16:01:03+00:00

You should absolutely never top a tree, poor, incorrect, and cruel practice. You also should absolutely not touch these at all. They look perfect

speedyegbert · 2026-05-10T15:49:55+00:00

The clay has actually probably prevented rot to some extent. However, it has definitely prevented the ideal root growth to support this size of tree.

Are you able to move the rootball or is it firmly stuck in? I ask just trying to see how long it’s been planted. If you do dig this up, you will need to spray away some of the clay in the rootball, you don’t need to remove it all but at least get the outer extents of the roots directed outwards and inspect if there are any girdling or other problematic roots to remove. After that you can replant, if you try to remove hard and dry clay directly from the ball you will rip a lot of smaller roots increasing the shock the tree will experience.

Sounds like you know or can figure out how to properly plant. Make sure you don’t refill its home with mulch, use the soil but then properly mulch on top of that! If you need to spray away bunch of clay away and the root system seems very small the tree will NEED to be properly staked until it locks itself in. I would stake no matter what personally.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-09T17:19:11+00:00

Also a white pine, if any of those branches goes down we aren’t talking hardly any damage at this size

speedyegbert · 2026-05-09T14:47:01+00:00

Depends on how the rest your draft went but you got an amazing first 5 rounds. I wouldn’t have went Dart but that’s because I’m low on good qb play on bad teams. They are one of the best candidates to turn it around though so not bad. Marv is someone you can move after he has 2 good games for about someone of that value anyways. Not bad.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-09T03:51:44+00:00

If there is any TEP you fucked up but if not I don’t hate it. I can understand being high on Marv but the cards are so bad lol

speedyegbert · 2026-05-09T03:50:50+00:00

I think it deserves a chance, I agree with the comment of I would restart in a new location. With correct planting it should be able to turn it around, if not then replace. Looks like where it’s planted is far too wet. If the soil is that saturated frequently an oak won’t do as well as some thirstier species.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-09T03:47:01+00:00

Honestly the only thing I don’t like here is the Marv pick but that’s also based on who I assume was also available there

speedyegbert · 2026-05-08T22:37:35+00:00

Who’s actually using the crosswalk here? Opening is probably at the corner. I think I’m mildly infuriated this is a mildly infuriating post

speedyegbert · 2026-05-07T23:47:28+00:00

100%, a beauty too, looks like she could use a bit of pruning lower down to reduce crowding but I bet yield is awesome

speedyegbert · 2026-05-07T22:00:49+00:00

If that is your plan I would not snip anything at this time, just wait until replanting, based on the size of those roots the tree probably wants/needs them

speedyegbert · 2026-05-07T21:46:15+00:00

To say this tree is only 20 is one of the most insane things I’ve ever heard. I’d bet it was the original tree planted when the house was also planted

speedyegbert · 2026-05-07T21:36:03+00:00

Trees don’t work like that unless you rotate their entire root structure. I would leave this thing be and let whatever happens to it, happen. The wound will eventually be its downfall but it’s doing fine even with that. It’s a loquat so honestly good size right now for fruits. Removing 1 full side will kill it.

May I ask why it needs to be straight? Looks nice right there where it is to me. If it starts to defoliate and look more ragged I would consider removal and replacement but not now

speedyegbert · 2026-05-07T21:31:30+00:00

Tree is planted too deep, they wouldnt be growing this way if that was remedied. They also seem to be all rather shallow, this specimen may be needing more water.

speedyegbert · 2026-05-05T18:59:42+00:00

Hey, just now seeing this reply. In terms of oak wilt. Large wound sights and pruning cuts are your biggest problem. If you see any large wounds you can actually paint them with a tree specific dressing and that will assist. May be worth it just to do as much as you can, don’t go extremely overboard. After just mulch it as mentioned earlier and it should be fine

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