whitter45
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I cut down the one in the right of the picture yesterday as it had grown to look terrible dropping to one side
 DSC_1654 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
The other 2 I wish to keep but want to shorten in height. Most forums are saying its not wise to do this and would be better chopping the whole tree down
Anyone had experiences with Silver Birch trees
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mwg
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It might rot from the top down if you chop it off, Birch aren't the hardiest of trees. But you might as well try it, worst outcome is that it dies and you have to take it down anyway.
If you do take the top off then make the cut on an angle rather than just straight across. That way the rain will drain off and give it a better chance of survival
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whitter45
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thanks - yes that's what I have read about them bleeding and ultimately rotting
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tom130691
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seal it with some wax or something
worth a pop ?
[Edited on 23-06-2014 by tom130691]
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random dav
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Yup, melt wax onto the cut bit then it should be ok.
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whitter45
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decided to cut to of them down
Some updated pics
 DSC_8133 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
 DSC_8137 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
and one of the car - couldn't help it lol
 DSC_8138 by Paul Whitt82, on Flickr
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tom130691
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small house mate
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N16K
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I would rather see a tree than another house, just my opinion.
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