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Name this plant
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I'm too old to be climbing trees!!
Looks like the tree in the background is the same species.
Looks like the tree in the background is the same species.
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I've had a few, but then again too few to mention.......
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The family expert, having bottled it yesterday, now says it is a willow.
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According to my little book it is the Salix discolor commonly called the goat willow.
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And here she is now in all her wondrous summer glory, my beloved goat willow.dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:11 pm My neighbours insist that this tree is a willow, but I'm not convinced. I realise there are many different varieties, but this just doesn't look... well... droopy enough! It's not a great photo, but can anyone advise?
(To the left of the decking is a river.)
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But I have devastating news... she has been condemned to death. Apparently she is leaning dangerously and threatening to plummet onto the neighbouring building. I've threatened to tie myself to the trunk, but no one seems to care...
I go and talk to her every day to prepare her for what is to come. I've told her that she's going to a better place. I don't mention that means getting chopped up and used for firewood...
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Maybe, furniture? The trunk would make a nice table.dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:36 pmgoat willow 1.jpgdtaai-maai wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:11 pm My neighbours insist that this tree is a willow, but I'm not convinced. I realise there are many different varieties, but this just doesn't look... well... droopy enough! It's not a great photo, but can anyone advise?
(To the left of the decking is a river.)
willow.jpg
And here she is now in all her wondrous summer glory, my beloved goat willow.
But I have devastating news... she has been condemned to death. Apparently she is leaning dangerously and threatening to plummet onto the neighbouring building. I've threatened to tie myself to the trunk, but no one seems to care...
I go and talk to her every day to prepare her for what is to come. I've told her that she's going to a better place. I don't mention that means getting chopped up and used for firewood...
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Goat willow any good for cricket bats?
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Oh I'm sure DM could whittle a Wooden Spoon for England's next Six Nations!!
That said, a piece 1" thick and 500mm odd in diameter would be good - trying to mark out a Draughts/Chess Set, with Chinese Checkers on the reverse - a gameboard that brings back many memories with my now dearly departed Grandparents (have all the pieces, just the board is ..... well, old)....
Catch the bugger with the chainsaw DM - I'll buy you a few beers (or better Whisky)!
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DM I googled it and it looks like a black willow which does not droop. Unlike Welsh men.
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lindosfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:29 pm DM I googled it and it looks like a black willow which does not droop. Unlike Welsh men.
Make your mind up, man!lindosfan1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:57 pm According to my little book it is the Salix discolor commonly called the goat willow.
You're a cold and heartless bunch. Here I am about to lie down in front of the bulldozers, and all you can do is take the piss.
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Friom the first picture is looked like the salis The second picture it is in full leaf and loos more the the Black willow. I did not know you were welsh.dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:28 pmlindosfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:29 pm DM I googled it and it looks like a black willow which does not droop. Unlike Welsh men.Make your mind up, man!lindosfan1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:57 pm According to my little book it is the Salix discolor commonly called the goat willow.
You're a cold and heartless bunch. Here I am about to lie down in front of the bulldozers, and all you can do is take the piss.
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OH!! What have I done? Did I crap in your coffee or pee in your tea? Dear God man - no need for the abuse. Just keep the extraction of urine pointed in DM's direction for now!!lindosfan1 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:29 pm DM I googled it and it looks like a black willow which does not droop. Unlike Welsh men.
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.... And ask for small favours.dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:28 pmYou're a cold and heartless bunch. Here I am about to lie down in front of the bulldozers, and all you can do is take the piss.
We could have a BBQ and a few beers watching the event. Or if you're stuck on lying down in front of the dozer, I could have a couple of extra beers and a giggle...
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