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24th October 2014AMAZING FACTS* ABOUT TREES THAT YOU DEFINITELY DIDN’T KNOW!
There are just so many interesting facts; the internet is full of them! You probably know most of the more common facts about trees, but here are some amazing facts* about trees that you didn’t know. OK so they may be unfounded but – after all – this is the internet, so who really cares, as long they blow your mind!
7: You probably know that the root system is one of the most important parts of the tree. But did you realise a tree’s tap root extends down three times as deep as the tree is tall!
Fact 1: Tree roots spread 3 times thr height of the tree.
6: Concrete has been used for many amazing things throughout history, including architecture, infrastructure and more. Now used almost universally in modern construction, concrete has changed our understanding of trees. We now know filling cavities in trees with concrete gives them superior strength and helps them heal!
5: Trees that overhang into adjacent gardens can unfortunately cause disputes between neighbours; but did you know that a tree that is situated on a boundary between two properties legally owns itself?!
4: Some trees are protected by law; but did you know all Silver Birch trees are legally protected in the UK, and cutting them down is punishable by being burned on the left thumb with a hot iron (so that if apprehended again, that mark betrayeth them of the felony before, whereby they are sure at that time to have no mercy).
3: Painting pruning wounds on a tree is an easy, simple way to aid in healing, protecting against decay, insects, and fungi – whatever the weather!
2: Trees near to your home may look nice, but if a tree is planted within 30m of your property foundations, this will decrease the value of your property value by up to 70{53bda441ceb198a7fc2015bac25f61bced733061ffa795d606542d0dab7ad94a}!
1: With the tough current economic climate, every penny counts – so don’t be fooled into paying through the nose for so called ‘professional’ tree surgeons. Yes, they may be fully trained, qualified and insured; but with the help of the internet, a chainsaw and a pair of ladders, pruning large trees is a doddle! What’s the worst that could happen?!
(*untrue)
Adam
I'm a Chartered Arboriculturist at AWA Tree Consultants Ltd. As well as detailing our recent tree survey and arboricultural consultant work, this blog includes wide ranging arboricultural musings, including tree facts, opinion and anecdotes on trees in human culture.
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Ohhh, darn!!! I was soooo hoping there was some truth to these (very definitely) “Fun Facts”! But, I gotta say, your blog isn’t the first place I’ve heard about #7. Actually, I’ve heard it, read it, maybe even seen a vid or two about it!! I confess, I believe Fun Fact #7 to be absolute Truth!!
I also LOVE #5, I think #4 is delightful and hilarious and finally, my absolute Fave: #2!!! The drop in value of your property, if a tree is planted within 30m of a foundation built on your property goes down exactly….. how much is that? I felt confident I could come up with some sort of an answer until you began adding”letters” in with the numbers and, yea…. that’s where I lost it.
Anyway, thanks for the article! I enjoyed it deeply!
In today’s world, lovely, lighthearted articles, such as this, reminds me that even among such darkness, our world is still filled with goodness…..lights shining brightly!! Then suddenly, the dark just isn’t quite so scary anymore.
Thanks for your light – shining brightly.