Tag: common lime
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Earlier this week, I was asked to inspect a number of trees in the grounds of Gartincaber House, Doune. The property boasts one of the most impressive lime avenues in Scotland. The commissioning and planting of lime avenues on country estates was incredibly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the time of pioneering…
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Each year I find my winter bud identification gets stronger and stronger. As with most aspects of tree surveying, the more you do – and the more you encounter on a regular basis – the more proficient you become. This is most certainly true of winter tree identification skills. Beyond the obvious size and colour,…