I have a Mountain Ash tree, or more correct, sapling growing on the edge of my front lawn, it has grown from seed from a nearby ash, however, it is now 5 ft tall I have noticed that were it exits the ground the trunk is coming out at an angle, probably about 30 degrees to the ground and then comes straight up.

I think there is a tree expert on here, can't remember who though.

I would like to leave the tree to grow but will this strange exit angle be an issue or will it grow out?

It is staked and nice and vertical at the moment .

Any advice would be welcome

if it vertical now it will be fine, but it will be a weak tree and may need felling in the future for safety reasons At work
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hey Taz,

I'm hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol

Ash tree's are so common I would remove it. It will be ok to leave it however it would be better to just remove the 5ft tree. Where abouts is it in relation to fences drives or patios or house ? When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Sorry to jump in on thread but got these logs from local cricket club couple of weeks ago and some say there are Ash , others say Poplar , anyone confirm ?
There is a row of them about 60 foot tall .




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Lurcher,
Not Ash - their buds are black and furless.

chrisdeeming wrote:

hey Taz,

I'm hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee lol

Ash tree's are so common I would remove it. It will be ok to leave it however it would be better to just remove the 5ft tree. Where abouts is it in relation to fences drives or patios or house ?

There you are

Why remove it?
It's taken root in the border on the far edge of the lawn, it's about 40ft from the house but only a couple of foot from the path, we are in a close and the tree would be in a great spot if it could survive, I will try and get a picture tomorrow for you.

I think we should give it a hugg....make it fill wanted  Iain

If you have any woodland nearby, at this time of year you will see many saplings growing roundabout the older rowan trees. Choose the healthiest-looking, carefully uproot it and replace your damaged one. Yours will never be strong with such a kink in its trunk, although it will probably survive until you get a really good gale. I planted a line of "rescued" rowans down our back garden fence when we lived in Congleton many years ago and they are still there; lovely healthy trees; whereas they probably wouldn't have survived where they originally grew because they were so close to their parent trees. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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You also need to check where the water pipes, electric, phone cables etc. come into your house. My neighbour had a bit of fun with his walnut tree on this front!  John
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the photo looks more like birch

bobtail4x4 wrote:

the photo looks more like birch

Def not Silver Birch .

I wouldn't want it too close to the path as you'll find it will raise the path with its roots. And guys please that is not silver birch or ash lol it looks like some sort of prunus. ( maybe a type of cherry ) When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car