Guess how many years growth this is?

Eric Frei · 26th January 2008, 01:47 PM

3 pics for you. The tree is a Euc grandis (flooded gum) that was topped.

You can see in the pics the resultant epicormic growth, I suppose the growth is around 45' to 50' long (15m to 17m) and the largest dia where it joins the stem maybe 8" (200mm).

So, look at the pics and have a guess, how long ago was the tree topped or how old are those epicormic shoots?

Sean Freeman · 26th January 2008, 02:30 PM

12 months

Eric Frei · 26th January 2008, 02:32 PM

LOL

Sean, it's not Townsville here it's Brisbane you know.

newguy18 · 26th January 2008, 02:35 PM

i'd say about 15-18 months.just a guess.

TreeCo · 26th January 2008, 03:32 PM

3 years.

Sean Freeman · 26th January 2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

LOL Sean, it's not Townsville here it's Brisbane you know.

2-3yrs then, man we'd get that growth in some Eucs in under 12 months thought I was being conservative!!

mdvaden · 26th January 2008, 03:38 PM

Around here, I've seen topped Photinia / Red tip, a huge shrub tree, grow back 8 feet in one year, and I'll bet that tree may beat it with your weather.

So if maybe it can go 15 feet a year - just a guess - how about 3 years.

Looks like 35 to 40 growth to be, above the topping stub.

Odds are the first year's sprouts were not as radical as the consecutive years.

3 years?

Now one other way to look at it, would be growing seasons, which could make my guess 2 and 1/2 years.

Eric Frei · 26th January 2008, 04:49 PM

Here's another clue, this is a cross section shot of the larger epicormic close the trunk.

Remember, Brisbane Queensland, 3 years drought, semi tropical.

newguy18 · 31st December 2008, 11:17 AM

3 1/2 to 4 years.

clementine · 31st December 2008, 11:59 AM

I gotta say 7 years old looking at the rings.
No tree person me though!

treekiller · 31st December 2008, 12:14 PM

I agree, 7 years.

newguy18 · 31st December 2008, 12:14 PM

Subtropical climate Nick,trees grow all year long,they don't stop so its 2-3 rings for each year.Just so you know.

StrictlyPalms · 31st December 2008, 04:49 PM

12 years

bobdoesit · 1st January 2009, 12:07 AM

My guess is 10 - 15 years. they grow realy well here in UK but they do not like this cold weather might get a few dead ones to fell this year, mmmm nice fire wood.

And hey climb safe out there.

treefeller · 1st January 2009, 10:15 PM

Id go with 12yrs. Good to see another pomme has joi

ned the site. welcome

dannyboysfc · 2nd January 2009, 06:45 PM

Some of you guys are guessing way to high, it seems that the harder you cut back those eucs the faster they grow. I've seen close to 20-25 feet of growth in one season here. Im gonna say min 2 years and max 5(unlikely though).

Urban Treecare NZ · 7th January 2009, 05:56 PM

4-6 i reckon, 4 rings on the outside is one years growth, just my 2 cents....

bobdoesit · 7th January 2009, 10:12 PM

Treefeller were you saying welcome to me? if so cheers

well still new here and thanks for the replies etc guys so when you do not see me in Feb (unless i can get on bro in laws PC) i will see you guys when i get back if i come back

. I hear from people that once you,ve been there you do not want to leave. Freinds of my Bro in law have just moved out there for 3 years, their daughter liked it so much the first time they went she stayed.

newguy18 · 8th January 2009, 01:41 AM

common Ekka,tell us.

lucie · 8th January 2009, 12:47 PM

At least 8 years by counting the rings in its wood
I guess

yooper · 8th January 2009, 03:10 PM

☼14☼

dannyboysfc · 9th January 2009, 04:41 PM

c mon Ekka tell us, tell us. I have a feeling that those who aren't familiar with eucs will be supprised.

Q.Q. · 9th January 2009, 09:51 PM

I would have to say 7-10 years wonder how close I am.

Just a quick question, are those epicormic shoots safe to climb? I do a lot of tree's out here like that,and all my work is climbing.
What do I look for in a weak epicormic shoot?

Eric Frei · 9th January 2009, 09:52 PM

OK OK

It was 5 years growth.

Not bad for 3 years of drought.

Urban Treecare NZ · 12th January 2009, 07:28 PM

do I get a prize for been the closest

26th January 2008, 01:47 PM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Guess how many years growth this is? 3 pics for you. The tree is a Euc grandis (flooded gum) that was topped. You can see in the pics the resultant epicormic growth, I suppose the growth is around 45' to 50' long (15m to 17m) and the largest dia where it joins the stem maybe 8" (200mm). So, look at the pics and have a guess, how long ago was the tree topped or how old are those epicormic shoots? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

26th January 2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? 12 months

26th January 2008, 02:32 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? LOL Sean, it's not Townsville here it's Brisbane you know. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

26th January 2008, 02:35 PM	#4
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? i'd say about 15-18 months.just a guess. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th January 2008, 03:32 PM	#5
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? 3 years. __________________ Grow more vegetables!

26th January 2008, 03:38 PM	#7
mdvaden Former Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 396	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? Around here, I've seen topped Photinia / Red tip, a huge shrub tree, grow back 8 feet in one year, and I'll bet that tree may beat it with your weather. So if maybe it can go 15 feet a year - just a guess - how about 3 years. Looks like 35 to 40 growth to be, above the topping stub. Odds are the first year's sprouts were not as radical as the consecutive years. 3 years? Now one other way to look at it, would be growing seasons, which could make my guess 2 and 1/2 years.

26th January 2008, 04:49 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? Here's another clue, this is a cross section shot of the larger epicormic close the trunk. Remember, Brisbane Queensland, 3 years drought, semi tropical. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

31st December 2008, 11:17 AM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? 3 1/2 to 4 years. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

31st December 2008, 11:59 AM	#10
clementine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 507	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? I gotta say 7 years old looking at the rings. No tree person me though! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken!

31st December 2008, 12:14 PM	#11
treekiller Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 23	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? I agree, 7 years.

31st December 2008, 04:49 PM	#13
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 177	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? 12 years __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA

1st January 2009, 12:07 AM	#14
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? My guess is 10 - 15 years. they grow realy well here in UK but they do not like this cold weather might get a few dead ones to fell this year, mmmm nice fire wood. And hey climb safe out there.

1st January 2009, 10:15 PM	#15
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? Id go with 12yrs. Good to see another pomme has joined the site. welcome

2nd January 2009, 06:45 PM	#16
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? Some of you guys are guessing way to high, it seems that the harder you cut back those eucs the faster they grow. I've seen close to 20-25 feet of growth in one season here. Im gonna say min 2 years and max 5(unlikely though).

7th January 2009, 05:56 PM	#17
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? 4-6 i reckon, 4 rings on the outside is one years growth, just my 2 cents....

7th January 2009, 10:12 PM	#18
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? Treefeller were you saying welcome to me? if so cheers well still new here and thanks for the replies etc guys so when you do not see me in Feb (unless i can get on bro in laws PC) i will see you guys when i get back if i come back. I hear from people that once you,ve been there you do not want to leave. Freinds of my Bro in law have just moved out there for 3 years, their daughter liked it so much the first time they went she stayed.

8th January 2009, 01:41 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? common Ekka,tell us. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

8th January 2009, 12:47 PM	#20
lucie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: united states Posts: 1	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? At least 8 years by counting the rings in its wood I guess

8th January 2009, 03:10 PM	#21
yooper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 128	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? ☼14☼

9th January 2009, 04:41 PM	#22
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? c mon Ekka tell us, tell us. I have a feeling that those who aren't familiar with eucs will be supprised.

9th January 2009, 09:51 PM	#23
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? I would have to say 7-10 years wonder how close I am. Just a quick question, are those epicormic shoots safe to climb? I do a lot of tree's out here like that,and all my work is climbing. What do I look for in a weak epicormic shoot? __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

9th January 2009, 09:52 PM	#24
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? OK OK It was 5 years growth. Not bad for 3 years of drought. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th January 2009, 07:28 PM	#25
Urban Treecare NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 256	Re: Guess how many years growth this is? do I get a prize for been the closest

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