Hornbeam No.3 progression

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lichen looks great on hornbeams and beech, no gripes from me
 

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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.

Thing is they are usually hardy. But when you have bad winter and no one really knows what that is, but most probably very low temperatures (like -20C) during period of time and no snow cover for example.

Those dry patches looks like stuff on this pictures
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Thanks 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.
 

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Thanks 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
 

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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


Sure understood. I was just adding an anecdote about cuts on betulus and wondering if that was your experience? The one I have also has a couple of spots of exactly what you are describing.
 

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The tree responded well after repotting it tree is pushing a lot of growth. A few weeks from now it must be heavily thinned, especially at the top of the now dominant tree.
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I tried to use Zoner editing tools and did a quick virtual where I'm heading in next decade or so.
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Looks lush Maros, the leaves on Hornbeam dont always look too great this time of year. this is nice
 

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Looks lush Maros, the leaves on Hornbeam dont always look too great this time of year. this is nice
Thanks. You're right leaves are sensitive so not all hornbeam look presentable this time of year.
 

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You are referring to bark or foliage?
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.
 

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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.
Sounds plausible. Unfortunately, I have no means nor will to rotate trees in winter.
 
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