Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn Tree

[Kayte73]

Hi, this is one of two trees that I planted last year. There is something growing from the trunk near the base of my tree. I've looked online and I think it may be a sucker? It's growing downwards. Is this normal? Do I need to do anything?
Thank you.

 

[Kayte73]

More pics

 

[zigs]

Welcome to the forum

Not a sucker, just an old root.

Suckers usually come up some distance from the tree.

 

[Kayte73]

Thank you. Should I just leave it then?

 

[zigs]

Yep, don't look like it's doing anything

 

[Kayte73]

Thank you.

 

[zigs]

You'm welcome

 

[Tetters]

Welcome to the forum @Kayte73

Lovely choice of tree if I may say - we have a couple of those here.

 

[Kayte73]

Welcome to the forum @Kayte73

Lovely choice of tree if I may say - we have a couple of those here. View attachment 78102

When will it start to flower. I got it on June last year. I can't remember how big it was but it was a decent size. I also bought a weeping cherry tree but I've just found out it's got honey fungus. I've been told to dig it up and burn it . They're not near each other though. One's in the front garden and one's in the back.

 

[Kayte73]

When will it start to flower. I got it on June last year. I can't remember how big it was but it was a decent size. I also bought a weeping cherry tree but I've just found out it's got honey fungus. I've been told to dig it up and burn it . They're not near each other though. One's in the front garden and one's in the back.

Oh and thank you

 

[Tetters]

You should see blossom in May or June - it depends on the weather - something to look forward to.

 

[Kayte73]

You should see blossom in May or June - it depends on the weather - something to look forward to.

I can't wait