Jim, I've found it helpful to cover wounds with a tree pruning goop - can't
think of
of a brand name, but most nurseries or home stores will carry something.
I will also admit to using a spray can of automotive undercoat on a Japanese
Maple that split under the snow three inters ago. Pulled it together with an
exhaust clamp, and sprayed and prayed. I can see it from my window -Looks
great.
Rick
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:49 PM, Jeff Keller <om-list@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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