On the whole the trees are looking good. The sheep have been released into the field and the Cactus guards have successfully prevented any damage from browsing animals. I will have to find a way to stop the smaller trees trying to grow their central leader through the guards. A few guards will need to be deconstructed and repositioned and I might have to cross tie some of the tree young growth to the guards to help it grow up and out, not through! It’s been a fairly dry spring and as the trees were planted relatively late in the season I’ve had some concerns about the impact of this on their establishment. Luckily nearly all the trees have leafed up well and not showing too many signs of stress- but I will be grateful for a few extra downpours. Although the trees are too small to start nutting, a few of them have ideas of grandeur, and are displaying beautiful male and female flowers.
A Walnut Tree Tenancy 