me getting high

osb_mail · 28th May 2007, 07:38 PM

Here is a couple picture of me doing some climbing .

JohN Dee · 29th May 2007, 12:01 AM

Nice pics osb. What was the tree you were climbing in the 2nd pic (The one with the cambium saver)? What technique were you ascending with through the tree?

Ekka · 29th May 2007, 01:27 AM

Hey, what's that big azzed white 3 strand rope all about?

Climbin's cool, but dont bust yourself for it if you dont need to.

Maybe a London Plane judging by the bark?

JohN Dee · 29th May 2007, 02:02 AM

The other pics you can tell its a Plane tree, but the one I mentioned you can't see the foilage that well and the bark looks dif to the rest....

Ekka · 29th May 2007, 02:15 AM

Ha, I was originally thinking grey gum or leopard tree

osb_mail · 29th May 2007, 03:28 AM

It is a sycamore tree probably 85ft tall maybe taller not sure . I use 3 strand for safety straps (lanyards) I like how different it looks compared to climbing rope cut down on confusion . I am ascending on a double rope just body thrusting .

Fairfield · 29th May 2007, 03:34 AM

I love climbing Sycamore trees. I have some huge ones around me. One down the street has a DBH of 9ft

Ekka · 29th May 2007, 05:07 AM

Oh, sycamore tree.

Nope, never climbed one, but I'll keep my eye out for one. Look like nice trees to climb. Nice straight trunk, good branch unions, make a good trunk walk.

spottydog · 29th May 2007, 10:26 AM

Sycamore!!!!!@?$%^&*()
If thats a sycamore I'm a blinkin' vicar....
Spent 14 years climbing plane trees in France, and there is some big 'uns there, and that is a plane tree.......
sorry osb mail (idents man, idents), but nice tree though...

osb_mail · 29th May 2007, 03:09 PM

It is a sycamore Platanus occidentalis, guess it is also know as a American planetree . It is not a London plane tree which is a cross between Platanus oretalis oriental planetree and Platanus occidentalis sycamore .

osb_mail · 29th May 2007, 03:11 PM

Guess that this could be a case of why it is good to use latin name instead of common names.

JayD · 29th May 2007, 03:12 PM

Hi All,
My first thought was a plane tree and its easy to put your hand up after everyone has had a say,so I didn't,but now spottydog has entered the arena I will..I'm not sure just yet what species this tree is,take a good look at the leaf structure...It's not a plane tree, Platanus x hybrida London Plane

Here's a discription of the leaf and stem structure, Simple,alternate,palmately lobed 3-5 lobes.

Here's a picture,...osb beat me to but i'm going to post anyway, same Genus

Ekka · 29th May 2007, 05:30 PM

Hey, that sort of looks like the leaf on the Canadian Flag.

I wonder what leaf it is they have?

Hey, how about you experts put pictures of the leaves of the varieties so blokes like me who rarely if ever see one of those trees get a bit of an idea what ya's going on about.

Oh, I can play swaps for palm pics if ya like, got tons of them.

osb_mail · 29th May 2007, 05:56 PM

Here is one , I will let the picture set for a day to see if someone can guess it .This hard one .

osb_mail · 29th May 2007, 05:57 PM

Here is another and it is not as common as it looks

Sean Freeman · 30th May 2007, 01:52 AM

Nice pics osb_mail, and this is a game I like as anyone whos seen my posts on other forums will know. Not sure on the second one but my pick for the first is Zelkova serrata japanese zelkova.

osb_mail · 30th May 2007, 03:41 AM

Sorry Boa I these 2 are really hard probably too hard , when I get home from work I will post answers just in case anyone else wants two give it a shot.

JayD · 30th May 2007, 05:15 AM

I'll have a go!

#1, Elm
#2 Hibiscus tilliases
please forgive the spelling.

How'd I go??

Ekka, I think the Canadian flag sports the Maple leaf.

28th May 2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	me getting high Here is a couple picture of me doing some climbing .

29th May 2007, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 751	Nice pics osb. What was the tree you were climbing in the 2nd pic (The one with the cambium saver)? What technique were you ascending with through the tree? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

29th May 2007, 01:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Hey, what's that big azzed white 3 strand rope all about? Climbin's cool, but dont bust yourself for it if you dont need to. Maybe a London Plane judging by the bark? __________________ 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

29th May 2007, 02:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 751	The other pics you can tell its a Plane tree, but the one I mentioned you can't see the foilage that well and the bark looks dif to the rest.... __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

29th May 2007, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Ha, I was originally thinking grey gum or leopard tree __________________ 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

29th May 2007, 03:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	It is a sycamore tree probably 85ft tall maybe taller not sure . I use 3 strand for safety straps (lanyards) I like how different it looks compared to climbing rope cut down on confusion . I am ascending on a double rope just body thrusting .

29th May 2007, 03:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	I love climbing Sycamore trees. I have some huge ones around me. One down the street has a DBH of 9ft __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

29th May 2007, 05:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Oh, sycamore tree. Nope, never climbed one, but I'll keep my eye out for one. Look like nice trees to climb. Nice straight trunk, good branch unions, make a good trunk walk. __________________ 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

29th May 2007, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
spottydog I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grenada, West Indies. Posts: 2	Sycamore!!!!!@?$%^&*() If thats a sycamore I'm a blinkin' vicar.... Spent 14 years climbing plane trees in France, and there is some big 'uns there, and that is a plane tree....... sorry osb mail (idents man, idents), but nice tree though...

29th May 2007, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	It is a sycamore Platanus occidentalis, guess it is also know as a American planetree . It is not a London plane tree which is a cross between Platanus oretalis oriental planetree and Platanus occidentalis sycamore .

29th May 2007, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Guess that this could be a case of why it is good to use latin name instead of common names.

29th May 2007, 05:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Hey, that sort of looks like the leaf on the Canadian Flag. I wonder what leaf it is they have? Hey, how about you experts put pictures of the leaves of the varieties so blokes like me who rarely if ever see one of those trees get a bit of an idea what ya's going on about. Oh, I can play swaps for palm pics if ya like, got tons of them. __________________ 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

29th May 2007, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Here is one , I will let the picture set for a day to see if someone can guess it .This hard one .

29th May 2007, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Here is another and it is not as common as it looks

30th May 2007, 01:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,671	Nice pics osb_mail, and this is a game I like as anyone whos seen my posts on other forums will know. Not sure on the second one but my pick for the first is Zelkova serrata japanese zelkova. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

30th May 2007, 03:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Sorry Boa I these 2 are really hard probably too hard , when I get home from work I will post answers just in case anyone else wants two give it a shot.

30th May 2007, 05:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 941	I'll have a go! #1, Elm #2 Hibiscus tilliases please forgive the spelling. How'd I go?? Ekka, I think the Canadian flag sports the Maple leaf. __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory