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Author:  stymie [ 07 Dec 2015, 14:03 ]
Post subject:  Names of trees. Post your requests for identification here..

When naming a tree in print, it is safest to use the scientific name. So many trees and plants have several different common names and the same common name is sometimes used for different trees.
Confusion is largely the result.
Please also be patient when asking for a tree to be identified from a photograph. This is often difficult, particularly when there are no leaves. Then again, trees kept in containers often display different characteristics to their 'wild' cousins.
When offering a photograph for identification, please ensure that it is in focus and has a plain, uncluttered background, is well lit and not partially obscured by neighbouring plants. A close-up shot of leaves is always helpful and even shots from different angles.
THANKS!

Author:  GavinH [ 03 Jun 2016, 22:48 ]
Post subject:  identifying my three pines

Until recently, I had little appreciation of the importance of understanding how different pines are approached differently. I have three pines which I could really do with identifying before I do any work on them. Any ideas?

I think that the first is a Scots pine (first three photos)

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This smaller one, I repotted in the spring (I now know that I should have waited) for the first time in about 3-4 years. It seems to have been weakened as a result. I've no idea what it is though. (Two pics)

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The last one is similar to the first but the candles are quite different:

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The first and last tree need a lot of work in particular.

Thanks
Gavin

Author:  Jack [ 04 Jun 2016, 01:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

First is a Scotts, second is white pine grafted onto black pine root stock. Will leave the third for someone else, not sure personally.

Author:  GavinH [ 04 Jun 2016, 07:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

Thanks. For the second tree, how can you tell that is is grafted on to black line root stock? Is it the larger base of trunk? I've had the tree about ten years and I'm pretty sure that the base of the trunk was not like that (proportionately) when I first got it? Is it that black pines grow faster than white or am I on the wrong track?

Gavin

Author:  NickB [ 04 Jun 2016, 08:14 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

I think the third is also a Scots. They vary quite a bit and it is a bit behind the first in terms of growth.

It is traditional, especially in Japan, to graft white pine onto black rootstock. The black rootstock is stronger and will cause the upper part to grow with more vigour. Black pine also produce a thicker trunk and craggy bark at a younger age, so giving a more mature looking tree from a younger age.

Best not to repot too often with Pines. In fact, it seems to be more the norm these days to repot less frequently with most species. Ideas change over time.

Author:  BrendanJ [ 04 Jun 2016, 11:12 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

Agree 2nd one is white pine. Noticed also on the first shot of it flowers, little pink buds behind the shoots. These need to be gently removed as they will drain the energy of the tree
Nice trees

Author:  Bill [ 04 Jun 2016, 15:23 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

i also thought the 3rd is a scots, looks more like my own which were ID'd as such.

Author:  GavinH [ 05 Jun 2016, 20:43 ]
Post subject:  Re: identifying my three pines

Thanks for the responses. I now know where to focus some of my reading.

Well spotted Brendan - I will remove the flower buds as the tree needs all the energy it can get after the re-pot.

Thanks
Gavin

Author:  Justin83 [ 12 Jun 2016, 20:45 ]
Post subject:  Tree I.d please tree friends.

Tree 1.
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Author:  Justin83 [ 12 Jun 2016, 20:46 ]
Post subject:  Re: Tree I.d please tree friends.

Tree 2.
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