Photos show the mess Canterbury wind makes – and at least one stem which broke has significant canker related rot at the point of failure. Latest experience suggests lusitanica don’t cope with wind, but are more canker resistant.
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Cypress
These were planted in 2009 into ripped lines (winged ripper), and have grown well on this dry, hard site up Leaches Road. These have been wind stable (we know that lusitanica means less stable…). The key measurements are summarised regarding branchiness and DBH here. Plot 1 Plot 2 Plot 3 Plot 4 Five
The trees have grown very well. The photos below seek to show the key differences. Plot 1 is furthest from the road, Plot 5 is closest to Leaches Rd. Stapehill row is to the West, closest to the natives. The trees were heavily branched – making it too hard to get a photo of the […]
John has both hardwood and softwood timber for sale. He is specialising in creating fine tongue and groove flooring made with totally sustainable, locally grown Eucalypt timber. There’s other grades available also. He is able to transport, mill and dry/process timber on contract. You can contact him on 0212110705 or evenings 033520447 Photos below of his operation […]
Early June 2012 the area was covered in approximately 20 cm of snow. Members were concerned that the snow would have damaged the trees – many of which are tall and thin. The photos show minimal damage and many very healthy trees. One tree – Plot ? tree no? was split by snow.