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Pollarding in Rüdesheim (1 of 2)

            Rüdesheim, Germany.

"Pollarding is a pruning system involving the removal of the upper branches of a tree, which promotes the growth of a dense head of foliage and branches. The practice has occurred commonly in Europe since medieval times, primarily to maintain trees at a determined height or to place new shoots out of the reach of grazing animals. Nowadays, the practice is sometimes used for ornamental trees. Pollarding tends to make trees live longer by maintaining them in a partially juvenile state and by reducing the weight and windage of the top part of the tree."

Pollarded trees do look much better once the foliage grows out. Pollarding  is not a common practice in North America, partly because it is considered ugly. My observation is that the upper Rhine River region is the core of this practice in modern times.

Taken in: Germany / Hesse / Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis / Rudesheim (show map)

Taken on: May 1, 2024

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Rudesheim

Germany

Rhine River

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Sets appears in: • Rüdesheim, Germany

Camera: Google Pixel 5a, f/1.7, 1/1170 sec, 4.4mm, ISO 57 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Google Pixel 5a
Aperture:	f/1.7
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1170)
Focal Length:	4.4mm
ISO:	57
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PicMonkey https://www.picmonkey.com
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