tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945686662242865677.post2495704662024443140..comments2024-03-09T16:04:59.378+00:00Comments on Calderdale Wildlife: Phoenix TreeBrucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11118262782035356905noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945686662242865677.post-3116279657503439482013-05-31T23:18:01.900+01:002013-05-31T23:18:01.900+01:00Yes, I've marvelled at this Phoenix tree mysel...Yes, I've marvelled at this Phoenix tree myself whenever I've passed it. Two ancient sycamores were smashed down recently by the wind at Widdop Res, we noticed on the HSS walk last Sunday. Their leaves are still green, but they look as if they will die, and any coppice shoots are sure to be eaten by the sheep.<br />There are some amazing lichens on them brought down to eye level.Steve Blacksmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795912451617499115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945686662242865677.post-39306679060137011372013-05-31T19:53:42.045+01:002013-05-31T19:53:42.045+01:00Hi Philip
I have seen this tree several times over...Hi Philip<br />I have seen this tree several times over the years. A good example of survival. There are plenty recently fallen trees showing this but not as good as the one pictured... unless someone knows better!Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118262782035356905noreply@blogger.com