In California it is common to paint the lower trunk of young trees with
white latex paint. The paint is supposed to prevent sun damage but I suspect
it also makes the bark slightly less attractive to insects, bacteria, etc.
Jeff Keller
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From: Charles Geilfuss [mailto:charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx]
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Young Black Oak
Jim,
I lifted this from a tree repair site. Hope it helps.
*Damage to the trunk
*Bruised and peeled bark should be treated to promote rapid healing. Trim
around the wound to sound tissue on each side. Use a sharp knife and do not
cut any deeper than necessary. The top and bottom should be rounded instead
of forming a sharp point. This will facilitate movement of moisture and
nutrients around the damage area. When done properly, healing should occur
completely around the wound.
If the damaged area is less than 25 percent of the circumference of the
trunk, the wound should gradually heal over and no permanent injury should
result. If the damage involves more than 50 percent of the circumference,
the tree may be seriously reduced in vigor. It may lose branches and become
quite unsightly. However, the corrective procedures of pruning, irrigation,
and fertilization should be practiced until the tree recovers or until it is
evident that the tree should be removed.
BTW nice colors on your Black Oak. Hope it makes it.
Charlie
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'm on the fence about trying to save this young Black Oak, which
obviously
> grew from an acorn off a tree we lost a couple of years ago. The Fall
color
> is the best of the oaks in our area. The problem is that insects or
> squirrels have damaged the bark on the lower two feet of the trunk. Does
> anyone know of a way to aid this area in healing? I have heard that
insects
> will do it in, once this type of damage occurs.
>
> I don't often do tree-tops, but this one is reachable. ;-)
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Young+Black+Oak.jpg.html
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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