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Vast
areas of the earths surface were covered in primeval forests. Throughout
the early stages of mankind we can trace back that trees were thought of
as sacred to man. One
of the earliest forms of religion is said to have been tree-worship
where mans primary satisfaction of his spiritual needs was fulfilled. The
pine tree was sacred to Adonis, Attis and Osiris, ancient gods of
vegetation and fertility. For
every victor at the Olympic games their crown was made from branches of
the sacred olive tree that grew in the Babylonian
kings had the title ‘Gardener of the Sacred Tree’. Biblical
references include: Then
God said, “I give you every
seed-bearing plant on the face of
the whole earth and every tree that
has fruit with seed in it. They will
be yours for food. And to all the
beasts of the earth and all the birds
of the air and all the creatures that
move on the ground – everything
that has breath of life in it
– I give every green plant for food.”
And it was so. Genesis
1:29 The
LORD appeared to Abraham near
the great trees of Mamre while
he was sitting at the entrance to his
tent in the heat of the day. Genesis
18:1 Abraham
planted a tamarisk tree in and
there he called upon the name of
the LORD, the Eternal God. Genesis
21:33 He
who dwells in the shelter of
the Most High will rest in
the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm
91:1 The
oak was held sacred by the British during Caesar’s time and everything
that grew upon it including the mistletoe. Mistletoe itself was
considered sacred. When gathered with a golden sickle was not allowed to
touch the ground when harvested otherwise it might lose its magical
powers. The
Christmas tree is considered a survivor of tree-worship. What
is the attraction? Strength,
beauty, power, greatness, long-living or shelter, protection, comfort? Whatever
the reason trees can be a delightful addition to any garden, large or
small. Obviously the larger the garden the more space you have available
to enjoy them. A
tree or shrub belongs to the owner of the land on which it grows, that
includes its branches or roots if they go over or under adjoining land. Never
buy a tree until you have checked what height it is likely to grow to in
about 10 years time. Unfortunately
when people move into new properties they cannot choose what trees are
already in the garden, how much maintenance, pruning, training etc., of
the tree has been carried out over the years. Due
to damage on peoples houses insurance companies have paid out
considerable amounts for broken pipes, subsidence etc., the insurance
companies and surveyors have tables of safe distances a tree should be
planted from the house, some are far too cautious e.g. Willow 40m from a
house, but if you bear in mind:-
it
does make you think twice, or should, before selecting your specimen. Derwen
Goppa
can offer a full tree surgery service including:-
Whether
you require a small or large specimen Derwen Goppa can supply a huge
variety of specimens. For further information contact Carl Terry on our
nursery order-line Tel:01446 794 905. Derwen
Goppa has Full Public Liability Insurance. |
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