I happen to be prejudiced against Kanzan too. But 15yrs in local authority
has taught me I'm in the minority.
There was a row of Kanzans interplanted with some white variety in Richmond,
Sy, alongside the A316. I had to take an alternative route if I had a
hangover in Spring. They were all cankered with dead branches everywhere. At
last, to my immense relief, Richmond started removing the worst ones. The
local press erupted in outcry. A mystery to me, but obviously these trees
provided much enjoyment.
I take your point Peter, but I believe there's a place for everything, even
if I don't like it. Sure as eggs is eggs, most people will.
John Hearne
New Forest District Council
Arboriculturist
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-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Thurman [mailto:thurmanconsult@xxxxxxxxxxx.com]
Sent: 21 December 2004 18:30
To: UK Tree Care
Subject: RE: Arboricultural euthanasia and phallic trees
I would add my voice in agreement with John & Simon. Its the "awkward"
special individuals that I remember and relate too.
IMC
Of course isolated quirky specimens, full of character are important but God
help the look of urban areas if that's all we end up with and have to rely
on.
We need green bulk with a good-age class distribution and that may involve
the slightly premature culling of some individuals or species - every year.
Drive between Esher and Hampton Court in Surrey to see a classic example of
initial dodgy tree selection (mainly Prunus Kanzan) that have all been half
dead for 20 years yet still have not been completely replaced.
Surely, Prunus Kanzan (1000's of which were planted in urban areas in the
50's, 60's and 70's) cannot be described as "special" or memorable in any
way whatsoever.
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