Canker on a Sycamore

TreeCo · 28th June 2007, 12:30 AM

Check out this canker on a sycamore limb.

I've had this section of a sycamore limb for 15 years. I once took it to a Penn/Del meeting and almost had to wrestle Dr. Shigo to retain possession! I love that guy.

It's hanging in the rafters out in the shop. Dr. Shigo told me that the rings are annual growth rings laid down in the spring and as the weather got warmer the bacteria died that was causing the damage.....and the cycle was repeated the following year...or at least until I came along.

Dan

Sean Freeman · 28th June 2007, 12:38 AM

Hmmm....and how would one acquire, I mean look at your excellent eg of a target canker..where is that shop again, and when would be a good time to catch you out, I mean in!

TreeCo · 28th June 2007, 01:03 AM

Sorry Boa, I've promised it to Sean Freeman over at the Buzz.

Sean Freeman · 28th June 2007, 01:18 AM

Oh yeah we'll see about that, he likes to talk too much that bloke, likes the sound of the keys I reckon.

BTW I won't tell him you spelt his name wrong the Irish get real shirty about that

Jeff Darby · 28th June 2007, 01:29 AM

It looks like some sort of African carving..LOL..great specimen.

Eric Frei · 28th June 2007, 07:42 AM

What a honker, that's huge!

28th June 2007, 12:30 AM	#1
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Canker on a Sycamore Check out this canker on a sycamore limb. I've had this section of a sycamore limb for 15 years. I once took it to a Penn/Del meeting and almost had to wrestle Dr. Shigo to retain possession! I love that guy. It's hanging in the rafters out in the shop. Dr. Shigo told me that the rings are annual growth rings laid down in the spring and as the weather got warmer the bacteria died that was causing the damage.....and the cycle was repeated the following year...or at least until I came along. Dan Attached Thumbnails

28th June 2007, 01:03 AM	#3
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Sorry Boa, I've promised it to Sean Freeman over at the Buzz. Last edited by TreeCo; 28th June 2007 at 03:24 AM. Reason: Thanks for the spelling correction.

28th June 2007, 01:29 AM	#5
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,025	It looks like some sort of African carving..LOL..great specimen. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

28th June 2007, 07:42 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,792	What a honker, that's huge! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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28th June 2007, 12:38 AM	#2
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Hmmm....and how would one acquire, I mean look at your excellent eg of a target canker..where is that shop again, and when would be a good time to catch you out, I mean in!

28th June 2007, 01:18 AM	#4
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Oh yeah we'll see about that, he likes to talk too much that bloke, likes the sound of the keys I reckon. BTW I won't tell him you spelt his name wrong the Irish get real shirty about that