Strong winds and hail hit during a thunderstorm on August 31, probably the most damaged trees on this Oasis in one event. Most of the Apples fell from the trees prematurely. To preserve the harvest, I have had to start dehydrating the fallen apples. Basswoods quickly were demolished. The large Black Cherry above was uprooted […]
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Tree Gives Birth
An American Basswood tree has a rotten, hollowed out trunk. A basswood sucker has sprung up in the middle.
Large Tree Hole
The largest American Basswood(Tilia americana) has large holes in the main trunk. The trunk is hollowed out and I would not be surprised is the tree falls sooner rather than later.