Injured Maple Sapling

mickberna · 11th September 2009, 02:00 PM

Hello, this is my first post here, and I hope I'll hear some good news regarding my little maple tree.

I planted it about a year ago, and it has thrived so far. Good growth, nice leaves, no dead spots, everything seems fine, except... something happened to the bark at the base of the tree (I suspect the neighbor's landscaper). Anyway, here's what it looks like:

Is there any hope for my tree? Can this be repaired? I don't mind if it looks ugly in one spot, I just want it to be healthy.

Eric Frei · 11th September 2009, 05:08 PM

It's planted too deep, you should leave a space between the trunk and the mulch plus the trunk flare should be visible.

Dont worry about the wound, fix the above.

11th September 2009, 02:00 PM	#1
mickberna I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1	Injured Maple Sapling Hello, this is my first post here, and I hope I'll hear some good news regarding my little maple tree. I planted it about a year ago, and it has thrived so far. Good growth, nice leaves, no dead spots, everything seems fine, except... something happened to the bark at the base of the tree (I suspect the neighbor's landscaper). Anyway, here's what it looks like: Is there any hope for my tree? Can this be repaired? I don't mind if it looks ugly in one spot, I just want it to be healthy.

11th September 2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: Injured Maple Sapling It's planted too deep, you should leave a space between the trunk and the mulch plus the trunk flare should be visible. Dont worry about the wound, fix the above. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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