I agree, Chuck. In my case, it is not that extreme.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Young Black Oak
> But if the tree is completely girdled the tree will die.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
>> -------Original Message-------
>> From: Charles Geilfuss <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Young Black Oak
>> Sent: Nov 08 '10 10:46
>>
>> 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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