Tim_B.
TreeHouser
Hey, folks! Thanks in advance for any help with this question. I've lately been climbing in an oak tree on occasion. (I haven't specifically identified the species.) Although the tree is in full bloom, with big leaves everywhere, there are some branches with buds on them that have no leaves on them at all.
My question is, is it possible that these particular branches are still alive, but just dormant? Or is it a sure thing that any branch without leaves at this time of year is most assuredly dead? Since all I'm doing in this tree is removing deadwood, it would be nice to have clarity on the issue. It would make my time in the tree more efficient if I were able to take advantage of opportunities when my work position is convenient for it.
Thanks in advance for any answers.
I guess a follow up question would be, if dormancy is a possibility, how do you folks distinguish "dead" from "dormant".
Tim
My question is, is it possible that these particular branches are still alive, but just dormant? Or is it a sure thing that any branch without leaves at this time of year is most assuredly dead? Since all I'm doing in this tree is removing deadwood, it would be nice to have clarity on the issue. It would make my time in the tree more efficient if I were able to take advantage of opportunities when my work position is convenient for it.
Thanks in advance for any answers.
I guess a follow up question would be, if dormancy is a possibility, how do you folks distinguish "dead" from "dormant".
Tim