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gersmit · 8th July 2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Mate, I'm telling you those trees have been buried and the roots suffocated and collar rot set in.

Collar rot is a fungal pathogen, could be many types, looks a little like Phelinus noxious.

The ants are just taking advantage of the situation, usually they come get some of the sugars that the tree is exuding.

All will die if that soil is not removed and original grade restored.

How long have they been buried like that?

I have dug open the base of the tree - see photo attached. I cannot see any fungus in the ground really? We have been having very wet rainy season - isnt the ground perhaps to wet for the tree? also why would this tree die while the same trees right next to it (4 m) on both sides is flourishing???

kiwi_tree_steve · 8th July 2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gersmit

I have dug open the base of the tree - see photo attached. I cannot see any fungus in the ground really? We have been having very wet rainy season - isnt the ground perhaps to wet for the tree? also why would this tree die while the same trees right next to it (4 m) on both sides is flourishing???

right, the way you have cleared the soil, will lead to water pooling around the base of the trunk, this will be a problem, clear a bigger area, out to the drip line, and shape the edges of the hole, to hinder water building up and water loging the roots a fertilizer program would be a good idea.

re the other trees that are close,some questions. were they buried as well? planted at same time? are they the same Species?

gavin160 · 8th July 2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Thought I'd start this thread for you gavin160, we've had a lot of rain here and our dams are the fullest they've been for 2 years at 35%.

Kids are back to school and the youngest started for the first time, so cute with her little bag and uniform.

Time flies gavin160, so how's things down your way? Don't be shy now.

yeah bit wet here in the south of england
so ive shuffled work around so i can have a day of doing nothing
kids at school wife asleep on the couch.
i have deserved it though been working like a dog lately worked the last 2 months wiyhout a day off
still moneys been good though...big trees equal big money
just got to find time to spend it before the wife

bigbadslimjim · 8th July 2008, 12:57 PM

2 kids 8 and 11, its been raining lots here and my favorite drinks are JD, red wine and stella. always buy a lottery ticket but no luck yet. anyone got a workshop manual for a stihl ts400 in pdf format or similar, dont know much about 2 stroke, give me a 3.0 turbo diesel and im away, well had enough practice with the dog of an isuzu i brought

treevet · 8th July 2008, 04:37 PM

Cool name. Welcome. What is a TS400? Don't have a manual anyway, just curious.

Ekka · 8th July 2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gersmit

I cannot see any fungus in the ground really? We have been having very wet rainy season - isnt the ground perhaps to wet for the tree? also why would this tree die while the same trees right next to it (4 m) on both sides is flourishing???

If you read through this thread and follow the links there you will be an expert in no time.

Nursery Standards

Wood, the stuff trees are made of only degrades in a few possible way. If we eliminate fire, ice, mechanical process etc what we have left is fungi and bacteria. When the wood in your house gets soft and breaks it's fungi. When the wood gets dry and brittle and snaps easily it is also fungi. Lots of different fungi's around.

I once bought a mushroom farm from Bunnings, you know the type, cardboard box with peat moss and you just add water and wella ... mushrooms. When I opened the box and didn't see any fungi do you think I tried to return it and I was ripped off?

Dont confuse fungi as the fruiting bodies and mushrooms you see, they're nearly microscopic. Here have a look at the size from a filter place.... they're about the same size as bacteria and you know you never to get see those guys so you can drive around them and not catch a cold.

Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses, Sizes and Significance

Oh by the way, a µm is one thousandth of a millimetre

So why do some people catch a cold and others not?

bigbadslimjim · 9th July 2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by treevet

Cool name. Welcome. What is a TS400? Don't have a manual anyway, just curious.

its a stihl cut off saw

spartek · 9th July 2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks For The Welcome Eric. Here In Ohio We Are Getting Lots Of Storms This Year And Again We're Getting A Fairly Thick Brood Of Cecada's .i Guess Thats Mother Natures Way Of Stimulating The Economy.thanks Again And Remember "old Spartek".i Own A Tree Service Specializing In Cabling And Lightning Protection.been Doing This For 4 Years Now.actually By Trade , I Am A Power Lineman And Electrician.i Guess You Could Say,"been There, Done That".so Now I'm Lovin Life Working On Gods Trees.tell Mom And Them We Said Hi, All The Way From Ohio, Thanks Again, Spartek

bill24 · 9th July 2008, 03:52 PM

For BIGBADSLIMJIM...........geday mate, hows it going in US. Snow down to
500 metres here today. Pleased we live <100m.

I use the following, has owners manuals, not workshop, has a bit of info on most STIHL machines, including 'STIHL TS400 CUTQUICK'.

STIHL Incorporated USA -- Information -- Manufacturing the World's Number One Selling Brand of Chain Saws

Hope this has some info, its in PDF.

regards, Bill24.

spartek · 9th July 2008, 06:08 PM

Hey Bill, You Aussies Are A Rip With Yo Slang.im Lovin This Site.us Is Still Here,good Day Mate

Dan666 · 11th July 2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Thought I'd start this thread for you Dan666, we've had a lot of rain here and our dams are the fullest they've been for 2 years at 35%.

Kids are back to school and the youngest started for the first time, so cute with her little bag and uniform.

Time flies Dan666, so how's things down your way? Don't be shy now.

G,day Ekka, all good in ol sydney town just done 12 days straight. Now its time to spend some time with my girl. I am having a little trouble finding my way around in here so i will do my best to work it out ....Dan

newguy18 · 11th July 2008, 04:01 PM

Oh,things are busy,sometimes hectic.Just rolled in from alabama a couple hours ago,in the process of fixing the neighbors lawn mower,then buying anothr,supposed to be trading that ranger for a ronco 2 tommorrow,and to top things off,removing 3 dead trees for a boat.

Ekka · 12th July 2008, 01:49 AM

Today I went out to a development site and witnessed first hand the consequences of letting greenies and tree huggers have their way.

Sylvatica · 12th July 2008, 04:14 AM

Hi everybody,i'm Larry and I'm a treeaholic! Supposed to be summer here,yea right.very very very very wet so far! My silver birch is lovin it tho!

Ekka · 12th July 2008, 04:20 AM

Global chilling and rain in summer, what next ... tree huggers sharpening chainsaws?

Sylvatica · 12th July 2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Global chilling and rain in summer, what next ... tree huggers sharpening chainsaws?

Well i'd rather see the chain saw weilders sharpening their tree hugging skills to be honest. Less sawin more plantin please!

8th July 2008, 12:57 PM	#729 (permalink)
bigbadslimjim I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: derbyshire Posts: 2	Re: bigbadslimjim how's it going? 2 kids 8 and 11, its been raining lots here and my favorite drinks are JD, red wine and stella. always buy a lottery ticket but no luck yet. anyone got a workshop manual for a stihl ts400 in pdf format or similar, dont know much about 2 stroke, give me a 3.0 turbo diesel and im away, well had enough practice with the dog of an isuzu i brought

8th July 2008, 04:37 PM	#730 (permalink)
treevet Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 1,146	Re: treevet how's it going? Cool name. Welcome. What is a TS400? Don't have a manual anyway, just curious.

9th July 2008, 11:17 AM	#733 (permalink)
spartek Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 40	Re: spartek how's it going? Thanks For The Welcome Eric. Here In Ohio We Are Getting Lots Of Storms This Year And Again We're Getting A Fairly Thick Brood Of Cecada's .i Guess Thats Mother Natures Way Of Stimulating The Economy.thanks Again And Remember "old Spartek".i Own A Tree Service Specializing In Cabling And Lightning Protection.been Doing This For 4 Years Now.actually By Trade , I Am A Power Lineman And Electrician.i Guess You Could Say,"been There, Done That".so Now I'm Lovin Life Working On Gods Trees.tell Mom And Them We Said Hi, All The Way From Ohio, Thanks Again, Spartek

9th July 2008, 03:52 PM	#734 (permalink)
bill24 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victoria, AUST. Posts: 54	Re: bill24 how's it going? For BIGBADSLIMJIM...........geday mate, hows it going in US. Snow down to 500 metres here today. Pleased we live <100m. I use the following, has owners manuals, not workshop, has a bit of info on most STIHL machines, including 'STIHL TS400 CUTQUICK'. STIHL Incorporated USA -- Information -- Manufacturing the World's Number One Selling Brand of Chain Saws Hope this has some info, its in PDF. regards, Bill24.

9th July 2008, 06:08 PM	#735 (permalink)
spartek Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 40	Re: spartek how's it going? Hey Bill, You Aussies Are A Rip With Yo Slang.im Lovin This Site.us Is Still Here,good Day Mate

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Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 54	Re: Sylvatica how's it going? Hi everybody,i'm Larry and I'm a treeaholic! Supposed to be summer here,yea right.very very very very wet so far! My silver birch is lovin it tho!

12th July 2008, 04:20 AM	#740 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	Re: Ekka how's it going? Global chilling and rain in summer, what next ... tree huggers sharpening chainsaws? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors