It's kind of a strange circumstance. We lost a daughter named Kelsey, our new niece is named Chelsey and is just a couple years older than our daughter. Weird things going on in the universe.
Wee trees
- Thread starter MacSpook
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Wulfskaar
Omono
Wow Carol. I'm really sorry to hear that. I never had any kids but lost a couple brothers and witnessed just how hard it was on my parents. It's too much to bear.
It is strange how things work out though. It's good to know that sometimes God gives as well as takes.
Sorry @MacSpook , I seemed to have hijacked your thread beginning with my Braveheart comments. I'm not sorry to talk to Carol though.
MacSpook
Yamadori
No need for sorry, family stuff is important. 
That's terrible, I'm so sorry.
MacSpook
Yamadori
So I've been watching the night time temps and leaving it as late as possible for collecting the wee trees from the roof at work. The less risk of frost after collection, the better. I noticed tiny buds beginning to break on some of them and thought now is the time.
Here they are after cleaning and sorting into size
The bottom row got a pot each. The top row are 2 or 3 to a pot to save space.
This will be their new home until they're big enough to identify and make a decision on where to go next.
Mac
Here they are after cleaning and sorting into size
The bottom row got a pot each. The top row are 2 or 3 to a pot to save space.
This will be their new home until they're big enough to identify and make a decision on where to go next.
Mac
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penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
That is my thought as well. I've seen hundreds of them and it looks right.
MacSpook
Yamadori
Mmmmm. If they are sycamore I'm guessing keeping the leaves small will be a challenge.
Mac
Mac
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FinnLakk
Yamadori
Aye aye min! A fellow scotsman!
Sycamores grow extremely quickly but through pinching and defoliating regularly ( once settled into its new home) you can reduce internodes and leaf size quite significantly
Sycamores grow extremely quickly but through pinching and defoliating regularly ( once settled into its new home) you can reduce internodes and leaf size quite significantly
MacSpook
Yamadori
Hey neebs thanks for dropping in. Plan at the moment is to let them grow a bit and positive ID.
Mac
Mac
FinnLakk
Yamadori
Looks like a selection for sure, definitely be able to do something interesting with them, and they should be popping out anytime soon. Keep us updated! my bets are willow birch and sycamore.
MacSpook
Yamadori
Due to neglect while I was moving house, some of the wee trees didn't make it. 
Here are some of the survivors...
There are 11 survivors but didn't post pics of them all as there only seems to be 1 or maybe 2 different species. Would be great if anyone can ID these.
Mac
Here are some of the survivors...
There are 11 survivors but didn't post pics of them all as there only seems to be 1 or maybe 2 different species. Would be great if anyone can ID these.
Mac
Gabler
Masterpiece
They remind me of viburnum. Try comparing viburnum species.
Davidlpf
Chumono
May it be some kind of willow...
Cheers
Cheers
FinnLakk
Yamadori
Looks like one could be pussy/goat willow maybe?
The other I have no guesses.
The other I have no guesses.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Natty Bumppo
Yamadori
I visited Scotland about 30 years ago. Had no trouble understanding people except for the Glaswegians. At Glasgow airport security guy was asking questions about my luggage (did I pack it, has anyone else had access to it, etc). I had to ask the poor guy to repeat everything a time or two. Couldn't make out what the heck he was saying.Love your accent but we don' all talk like Mel Gibson in Braveheart. I'm near Glasgow and it's more like Hooyoulookinet yabampot.
Gabler
Masterpiece
Looking at the pictures on a computer screen rather than a phone, they appear to halve alternate leaves, so never mind.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
I ALWAYS forget to ID by bud orientation!
Gabler
Masterpiece
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
That coloration around the edges is definitely what made me think viburnum.
