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29th December 2007, 11:14 PM
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| The Tree World Bandit  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca
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|  Treating hack damage A business aquaintance asked me to come look at one of his elms. Apparently it was pruned with spikes a couple years ago, he didn't know that wasn't propper, so didn't stop the guy. From what he says, the thing has quite a bit of puncture damage from the spurs. I'd like to know if there's some way to treat this, and / or what can be done for the tree on a nutrient level to help it out, if that is possible. He said it's about 32" dia at the base.
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30th December 2007, 05:02 PM
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| Mature tree  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding
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| Re: Treating hack damage theres not really alot you can do. sometimes if the gaff mark is jagged ill cut off the hanging flesh making it somewhat clean. be careful not to do more damage. then you have to decide if theres a problem{fungus/aphids/ect} after youve exhausted all other options you have to decide if you want to resort to chemical applications to remove the problems. expert suggest :dont cover and dont make bigger. |
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1st January 2008, 03:36 PM
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| Part of the Furniture  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see.
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| Re: Treating hack damage Yeah I agree with bigshea don't cover up and don't make a bigger wound.Maybe a very thin coat of pruners paint.Do not apply it thick go as thin as possible.
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