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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Whomping Willow

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By *nnejohnCouple
over a year ago

warrington

magnolia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The mighty oak, sturdy, strong, girthy and long lasting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love cherry trees especially when they blossom.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One that takes a long time to burn in my stove

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands."

I have 2 Silver Birches. They have become too tall though & need their tops lopping off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gumtree,some bargains to be had there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I have 2 Silver Birches. They have become too tall though & need their tops lopping off. "

The op has already had this done going by his avatar

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I've got 2 lilac trees which smell lovely when they are in flower

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I have 2 Silver Birches. They have become too tall though & need their tops lopping off. "

That's a real shame, trees like birch that naturally grow with a centre leader always look faintly ridiculous when topped out.

If you are going to have it done though make sure you do it midwinter as they tend to bleed profusely when the sap's rising.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely cherry blossom whilst in full blossom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got 2 lilac trees which smell lovely when they are in flower

Amazing avatar, just lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've got 2 lilac trees which smell lovely when they are in flower

Just don't cut them for indoors, for some reason they smell foul if you do this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love all trees. Im a bit obsessed as i have 8 trees planted in my garden (i live in a terraced villa) plus 3 planted in huge pots. Just think of the clean air surrounded my house

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love all trees. Im a bit obsessed as i have 8 trees planted in my garden (i live in a terraced villa) plus 3 planted in huge pots. Just think of the clean air surrounded my house

You can almost smell it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love all trees. Im a bit obsessed as i have 8 trees planted in my garden (i live in a terraced villa) plus 3 planted in huge pots. Just think of the clean air surrounded my house

You can almost smell it.

Very true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have two weeping willows and a cherry blossom tree in our garden - both are beautiful when in bloom

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Oak for me.

In Ashdown forest there is what can only be described as a "mighty" oak. He shelters cattle and ponies and his branches cover a huge area. When he's in leaf you'll stay completely dry if you stand under him in the rain.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Larch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people."

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people? "

In that they are sentient to an extent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Ash.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Copper beech. Spent most of my childhood climbing one near my home

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

In that they are sentient to an extent. "

Recent research suggests that this may be true and that they can even communicate with each other. There's still so much we don't understand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Judi Dench did a programe about trees around Christmas time. It was excellent and showed her love of trees. It showed how they communicate with each other.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Judi Dench did a programe about trees around Christmas time. It was excellent and showed her love of trees. It showed how they communicate with each other. "

I saw that too, a great programme and she really gets them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Judi Dench did a programe about trees around Christmas time. It was excellent and showed her love of trees. It showed how they communicate with each other.

I saw that too, a great programme and she really gets them."

Yes

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By *ibertine_mindsCouple
over a year ago

Staffs/ Derbys/ Peak District

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands."

Silver Birch - although for other reasons. Early spring, soon to be collecting new twigs from the lowland silver birch trees with which to make a suitable birch rod . . .

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

Silver Birch - although for other reasons. Early spring, soon to be collecting new twigs from the lowland silver birch trees with which to make a suitable birch rod . . .

Proof that they have many uses, if you want to do this right don't forget to ask permission from the tree first and make a suitable offering afterwards.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands."

I planted 4 silver birch in my fairly small garden when i moved in, I love them, but not sure quite when they'll outgrow the space.

Magnolia are always lovely and proper woodland trees I like the chestnut (i think it is) with the twisty patterned bark

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By *LFB.Woman
over a year ago

Farnborough.

For me it has to be a weeping willow

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I planted 4 silver birch in my fairly small garden when i moved in, I love them, but not sure quite when they'll outgrow the space.

Magnolia are always lovely and proper woodland trees I like the chestnut (i think it is) with the twisty patterned bark

Expect a Silver Birch to reach it's maximum size of 40x25 feet in 20-40 years depending on growing conditions.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I have 2 Silver Birches. They have become too tall though & need their tops lopping off.

That's a real shame, trees like birch that naturally grow with a centre leader always look faintly ridiculous when topped out.

If you are going to have it done though make sure you do it midwinter as they tend to bleed profusely when the sap's rising."

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I planted 4 silver birch in my fairly small garden when i moved in, I love them, but not sure quite when they'll outgrow the space.

Magnolia are always lovely and proper woodland trees I like the chestnut (i think it is) with the twisty patterned bark

Expect a Silver Birch to reach it's maximum size of 40x25 feet in 20-40 years depending on growing conditions."

Theyve been in 10 yrs so hopefully i'll have moved out before i need to see them chopped

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Copper Beech be it in full leaf or when it’s lost it’s leaves. The mature ones are massive and so majestic. Colour is amazing.

I also like an orchard of fruit trees. I have an Apple Tree and lots of birds use it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I quite fancy that DUP money tree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Willow..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

I planted 4 silver birch in my fairly small garden when i moved in, I love them, but not sure quite when they'll outgrow the space.

Magnolia are always lovely and proper woodland trees I like the chestnut (i think it is) with the twisty patterned bark

Expect a Silver Birch to reach it's maximum size of 40x25 feet in 20-40 years depending on growing conditions.

Theyve been in 10 yrs so hopefully i'll have moved out before i need to see them chopped

Good luck with that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Japanese blossom tree, just beautiful when in bloom.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got to be the monkey puzzle tree, my aunt had a huge old one on her front garden.

I was fascinated by it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Copper Beech be it in full leaf or when it’s lost it’s leaves. The mature ones are massive and so majestic. Colour is amazing.

I also like an orchard of fruit trees. I have an Apple Tree and lots of birds use it.

Really mature beech trees make me smile, they remind me of rather corpulent ladies of a certain age, letting their wobbly hang out in the sunshine. Study their trunks and lower branches and you might see what i mean.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv just recounted my trees and i have 9 not 8. Id not counted the newest tree which is a much wanted Monkey Puzzle tree.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I couldn't pick a favourite, I used to be a very keen gardener when I had my own place. I had a beautiful silver birch set itself in my driveway, I don't drive so left it to grow. I love Magnolias, Monkey puzzles, Japanese Maples are just stunning, fruit trees are awesome for blossoms and fruit. I think I was a hippy in a previous life

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By *ibertine_mindsCouple
over a year ago

Staffs/ Derbys/ Peak District

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

Silver Birch - although for other reasons. Early spring, soon to be collecting new twigs from the lowland silver birch trees with which to make a suitable birch rod . . .

Proof that they have many uses, if you want to do this right don't forget to ask permission from the tree first and make a suitable offering afterwards."

Of course, very good advice too. The birch trees that I most often harvest/forage from are within Holme Fen, the largest birch woodland in lowland England. A wonderful place of great beauty.

I am sure Velvet will make her own sacrifice and offer herself to accept the stinging pleasures of the birch twigs . . .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A bonny rowan tree in a remote spot always brings a cheer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It has to be the Silver Birch, i think we have a lot in common; slender and graceful yet tough as old boots. I'd like one planted over my grave when it's time for me to move on to the Summerlands.

Silver Birch - although for other reasons. Early spring, soon to be collecting new twigs from the lowland silver birch trees with which to make a suitable birch rod . . .

Proof that they have many uses, if you want to do this right don't forget to ask permission from the tree first and make a suitable offering afterwards.

Of course, very good advice too. The birch trees that I most often harvest/forage from are within Holme Fen, the largest birch woodland in lowland England. A wonderful place of great beauty.

I am sure Velvet will make her own sacrifice and offer herself to accept the stinging pleasures of the birch twigs . . .

That's good to know, it's of great comfort to me knowing that there are still those amongst us who observe the proper rites and obeisances. Don't forget that you are taking living material from a living thing for reasons that in no way benefit it or it's evironmment.

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By *entileschiWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I can see several silver birches in neighbouring gardens and they make a lovely sound in the summer wind when I'm sitting by the pond.

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over a year ago

"I can see several silver birches in neighbouring gardens and they make a lovely sound in the summer wind when I'm sitting by the pond."

They're very giving, you can even make a delicious wine from them.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

For me it has to be the Christmas tree.

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

Those red leafed maples... they always look lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

In that they are sentient to an extent.

Recent research suggests that this may be true and that they can even communicate with each other. There's still so much we don't understand."

I read that too. Perhaps everything finds a way of communicating if we can understand it's language.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

In that they are sentient to an extent.

Recent research suggests that this may be true and that they can even communicate with each other. There's still so much we don't understand.

I read that too. Perhaps everything finds a way of communicating if we can understand it's language.

Dont they use mycelium to do it. Just read its the fungal internet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

In that they are sentient to an extent.

Recent research suggests that this may be true and that they can even communicate with each other. There's still so much we don't understand.

I read that too. Perhaps everything finds a way of communicating if we can understand it's language.

Dont they use mycelium to do it. Just read its the fungal internet

Wonder if you can get cream for it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oak for me.

There's also a group of trees that form an arch that is like a cathedral.

Trees are like people.

Trees don't lie cheat kill ruin the planet....

Like people?

In that they are sentient to an extent.

Recent research suggests that this may be true and that they can even communicate with each other. There's still so much we don't understand.

I read that too. Perhaps everything finds a way of communicating if we can understand it's language.

Dont they use mycelium to do it. Just read its the fungal internet

As i understand it, such networks can spread over a vast area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Japanese bonsai maple..

I dont like many short things but they are a thing of beauty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Japanese bonsai maple..

I dont like many short things but they are a thing of beauty

Bonsai is amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I believe we’ve just hit a low point in the forum status battle.....congrats

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I believe we’ve just hit a low point in the forum status battle.....congrats"

Not a fan of bonsai then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my Japanese maple, but my monkey puzzle tree is very special to me x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Pohutukawa.

It'll grow on the beach above the high tide mark & is a damn sight better looking than parasols.

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Tulip tree

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Sultree

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