BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
lichen looks great on hornbeams and beech, no gripes from me
Thank you Maros. The betulus I have does have the same thing you're describing with regards of dried out patches on some sections of the branches. I have not experienced any issues with mine in winter. It seems quite hardy and able to withstand very cold temps with no problems. But I will keep in mind what others have said.
Point is those circled fields are not cut wounds. It is something like frost damage on bark and it later evolves in this kind of wound. True is I don't know how it would develop if covered with sealant, I use it rarely tbhThanks again Maros. I've also noticed that big cuts that were not covered, a segment of the cambium died back on one side along the length of the branch. However, those that were covered with cut paste were not as likely to do so and healed much better.
Point is those circled fields are not cut wounds. It is something like frost damage on bark and it later evolves in this kind of wound. True is I don't know how it would develop if covered with sealant, I use it rarely tbh
They look like sunburn damage to me.The one I have also has a couple of spots of exactly what you are describing.
Thanks. You're right leaves are sensitive so not all hornbeam look presentable this time of year.Looks lush Maros, the leaves on Hornbeam dont always look too great this time of year. this is nice
You are referring to bark or foliage?They look like sunburn damage to me.
Nice tree though!
I am referring to the bark.You are referring to bark or foliage?
Sounds plausible. Unfortunately, I have no means nor will to rotate trees in winter.I am referring to the bark.
Hornbeam has bark sensitive to the sun. When frozen in winter, an afternoon of sun on the bark can do such damage. But also rotating the tree exposing other parts of the bark to the sun. First the bark dries, and breaks open as the tree builds callus below the died bark.
I'm adding a couple of pictures of hornbeam now in winter.