Results 1 to 10 of 55

Thread: What next ....

Threaded View

Previous Post Previous Post   Next Post Next Post
  1. 19-03-2016, 12:12 PM #33
    Kate Atchley
    Kate Atchley is offline
    Senior Member Kate Atchley's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    near Kelso, Scottish Borders
    Posts
    411

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by alancooper View Post
    I have European alder (Alnus incana) in a hedge which flowers in Feb but no signs of the native alder (Alnus glutinosa) which flowers later. I know that "west is best" currently, but do you know if it is glutinosa or incana you have?
    Alan, I checked online to identify the sub-species and I'm pretty sure it's alnus glutinosa. The catkins, in particular, seem indicative. They don't have the extra spots of incana. The tree is interwoven with a rambling holly tree which still has berries!

    IMG_1059.jpg IMG_1070.jpg
    Last edited by Kate Atchley; 27-03-2016 at 10:34 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Bees with resistance to varroa mites | Check out wemos1 app I've made. »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules