Whoops - that was *Winters* ago
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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