seed pods too heavy for young birch?

Joey Meister · 18th May 2011, 02:41 AM

I have a young weeping birch, it was planted last fall and leafed out fine and seems healthy, the only problem i have is the seed pods are bending the branches, will this hurt it, or can they be safely cut off? and is it normal for a tree this young to produce them?

Alex Metzler · 18th May 2011, 08:07 AM

thats the nature of the plant, thats why they call it a "weeping" birch,

Brent Ferris · 19th May 2011, 03:10 PM

Also, seed pods should be gone within a month -- if the tree couldn't handle the weight, it wouldn't have the pods. Tree does seem a little young, but obviously not if it has the pods.

18th May 2011, 02:41 AM	#1
Joey Meister Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: iowa Posts: 133	seed pods too heavy for young birch? I have a young weeping birch, it was planted last fall and leafed out fine and seems healthy, the only problem i have is the seed pods are bending the branches, will this hurt it, or can they be safely cut off? and is it normal for a tree this young to produce them? Attached Thumbnails

18th May 2011, 08:07 AM	#2
Alex Metzler Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: eugene oregon Posts: 90	Re: seed pods too heavy for young birch? thats the nature of the plant, thats why they call it a "weeping" birch,

19th May 2011, 03:10 PM	#3
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: seed pods too heavy for young birch? Also, seed pods should be gone within a month -- if the tree couldn't handle the weight, it wouldn't have the pods. Tree does seem a little young, but obviously not if it has the pods. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

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