In a message dated 18/01/2009 21:21:14 GMT Standard Time,  
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Yes, we  see the 'sticky buds' on horsechestnut in the spring - every 
schoolchild  knows about those


I cut down a conker tree back in November and there were sticky buds on it  
then.
 
Chris

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