by Steve Brown | Dec 16, 2021
Still Standing Storm Arwen caused a LOT of damage – to buildings, homes, vehicles, landscapes. Some damage was repairable, but most irreparable. Homes were left without power. The wind blew at almost 100mph in places and is estimated to have caused £3 million...
by Steve Brown | Sep 23, 2021
Ash(es) to Ashes We love what we do at Newcastle Tree Services. Here we have various Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) trees with Chalara fraxinaea, also known as Ash dieback disease. All of the diseased trees were removed and their branches burned. The main stems were...
by Steve Brown | Oct 12, 2020
Fungi ID The Newcastle Tree Services team come across a lot of different fungi during our tree work across Newcastle and Northumberland. And we often get asked by customers whether the fungi we find is edible or not. So here’s one fungi we’re featuring...
by Steve Brown | Sep 27, 2020
No Waste Here At Newcastle Tree Services we strive to eliminate waste and try to recycle or upcycle whenever possible.Take this Fraxinus excelsior (Ash tree) in Gosforth for example.We identified the parasitic fungus Honey fungus and boot lace fungus in and around the...
by Steve Brown | Sep 20, 2020
Rare Find: Devils tooth Steve, Checo & Jack made a huge find of a rare fungi on Saturday.Whilst climbing a veteran Quercus robur (Oak) they discovered growing throughout the crown, fruiting bodies of Hydnellum peckii. Also known as Devils tooth.So called because...