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Lots of species of Crateagus (Hawthorn) in October

Lots of species of Crateagus (Hawthorn) in October

Charles with a whistlestop feature on the following species of Crateagus, commonly known as hawthorn. 0:00 – C. monogyna – available from Burncoose 1:58 – C. durobrivensis 3:08 – C. ashei 3:38 – C. calpodendron 4:01 – C. phaenopyrum...
Mespilus germanica (Medlar) and Crataemespilus grandiflora

Mespilus germanica (Medlar) and Crataemespilus grandiflora

Mespilus germanica (Medlar) and Crataemespilus grandiflora (not to be confused with Crataegomespilus). Burncoose have sometimes stocked Crataemespilus grandiflora. 0:00 – Mespilus germanica 2:32 – Crataemespilus grandiflora Mespilus germanica Medlar and...
Tidying around recently planted trees

Tidying around recently planted trees

October is a great time to check your newly plants trees and clear the weeds and replace any netting and stakes.  Also a good time to clear away lower branches that are not needed. Why clear the around the base of plantsWatch this video on...
Felling of old Turkey Oak

Felling of old Turkey Oak

PART ONE This old Turkey oak is now in need of felling due to sickness, and Charles is explaining the signs of this in the video and also the steps needed to prepar for the safe felling of the tree shortly by the tree surgeons. The sad necessity of felling a huge...
The Chaste Tree?!

The Chaste Tree?!

Charles taking a look behind the common name of this interesting plant – Vitex agnus castus Vitex agnus castusWatch this video on...