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pomme · 23rd September 2007, 07:36 AM

sorry to disagree treefella but the heat from a fire 5ft away from a large trunk will cause damage to the cambium on the fire side. the thick bark on the poplar might have more resistance but if damaged will not bode well for this tree. this is a common problem

23rd September 2007, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
pomme Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 227	Re: trees and fire pits sorry to disagree treefella but the heat from a fire 5ft away from a large trunk will cause damage to the cambium on the fire side. the thick bark on the poplar might have more resistance but if damaged will not bode well for this tree. this is a common problem