Ron's tree, planted!

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britguy

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Joined: Dec. 26 2010
From: Ontario, Canada

Ron's tree, planted!

Not sure if this belongs in another part of the Foro; but yesterday I planted a tree dedicated to the memory of our friend Ron.

The words on the stake say" Dedicated to the memory of Ron M - Ole'"

It's a nice strong specimen of an Asian Pear -called "Kikusui" ( a rare Japanese variety). I grafted it this Spring and it's been growing really well and should be a strong tree, with fruit in a couple of years.

I took a few shots if anyone's interested in seeing them. There's an album attached.

R.I.P. Ron.

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Escribano

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RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

Very thoughtful Arthur. I moved it into Ron's section. Thank you very much.

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xirdneH_imiJ

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From: Budapest, now in Southampton

RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

olé! wonderful thought, thumbs up!

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acmitchell

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RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

Aww, this is really sweet. Thank you Arthur, incredibly thoughtful of you!
I like the flag aswell, very nice touch :)

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El Kiko

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From: The South Ireland

RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

This is a really nice gesture , its amazing how far reaching the influence and freindship of Ron went

An Asian Pear ... I wonder if you could make a guitar out of it in the future ......

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 21 2012 21:19:19

Anders Eliasson

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RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

Good one and a nice tree. I love pears.

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An Asian Pear ... I wonder if you could make a guitar out of it in the future

I dont think it´ll grow big enough, but you can make violin backs and sides out of pear.

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Ruphus

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RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to britguy)

Love it!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 22 2012 10:00:53

britguy

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From: Ontario, Canada

RE: Ron's tree, planted! (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

quote:

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An Asian Pear ... I wonder if you could make a guitar out of it in the future?

I dont think it´ll grow big enough, but you can make violin backs and sides out of pear.

You're right, Anders. Most of my older Asian Pears are on semi-dwarf rootstock, and rarely get thicker than 4 inch calibre. You might try a three/four piece back. But not off THIS tree. This one will stay growing for a long time yet. Much longer than me, I'm sure. . .

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