After a shock there’s nothing like a good cup of tea – blue nitrogen tea that is and only if you are a tree

On Tuesday, July 27th, during the violent storm that hit the area, two of the trees in Rotary Park were affected by a lightning strike to the sidewalk. It appears the lightning hit the sidewalk, then travelled to two trees. Severe damage and often death of the tree can occur after such a shock. Interior damage is not always visible and so in the pictures Simone, Cranbrook City Arborist can be seen pumping a nitrogen solution to the roots in order to assist the old tree recover. The hit to the sidewalk can be seen beside the hose.  Cranbrook is very fortunate to have recently gained several staff members who are qualified and experienced in the field of horticulture.

The black spot and bark removal is more evidence of the strike.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A nitrogen solution is pumped about 20 cm into the ground to reach the roots.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
More on our important urban forest will be published in the future.