Gardening and Horticulture - Tree Repair
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jwallys1
08-29-04, 08:11 AM
I had sone dead branches and just cut them off. I had one that was on the lower part of the trunk. This tree is about 30 ft., but I am not sure what kind it is. Anyway, I think I cut the lower one too close and the exposure is pretty big. What should I do to protect the tree from disease/decay entering this area?
marturo
08-29-04, 11:56 AM
Hello jwallys1
At this time there are 2 schools of thought. I have been at this for over 3 decades, & am of the old school.
When ever I remove natures bark cover made to protect the inside plant parts. I spray or paint on the black sticky drying product wound, & pruning protector. You can get the spray or the bottle with brush anywhere they sell plant supplies.
The other school says use nothing, & let nature heal it. When I cut myself I wash out the wound then apply something to kill the Bactieria, & then cover the wound with a bandage. :eek:
Like any bandage you may from time to time have to reapply the bandage due to cracks forming from natural movement, & heat & cold.
( Tree Kote) Tree wound dressing is what we use for trees, brambles & bushes. I believe the fact that you asked means you will keep an eye on, & reapply the bandage as needed. In a year the Bark will start covering the clean uninfected area, & you can leave the areas untreated after that.
Reading back in history it shows us that the Farming industry lost many many plants to fungus, & infection before the Tar based bandage became the norm for pruning, & repair.
At this time there are 2 schools of thought. I have been at this for over 3 decades, & am of the old school.
When ever I remove natures bark cover made to protect the inside plant parts. I spray or paint on the black sticky drying product wound, & pruning protector. You can get the spray or the bottle with brush anywhere they sell plant supplies.
The other school says use nothing, & let nature heal it. When I cut myself I wash out the wound then apply something to kill the Bactieria, & then cover the wound with a bandage. :eek:
Like any bandage you may from time to time have to reapply the bandage due to cracks forming from natural movement, & heat & cold.
( Tree Kote) Tree wound dressing is what we use for trees, brambles & bushes. I believe the fact that you asked means you will keep an eye on, & reapply the bandage as needed. In a year the Bark will start covering the clean uninfected area, & you can leave the areas untreated after that.
Reading back in history it shows us that the Farming industry lost many many plants to fungus, & infection before the Tar based bandage became the norm for pruning, & repair.