Try to prevent wounds first,
but when a tree is wounded, take these steps:
1.) Remove dead and injured bark, from around the wound with a
sharp knife. Scribe wound in the shape of a vertical ellipse, if
possible. Cut bark away from wound to form an interface of healthy
wood and bark, although this may enlarge the size of the wound.
2.) Prune dead and dying branches to increase tree vigor.
3.) Remove dead and
fallen branches and trunks from the ground nearby. Such dead wood may
harbor wood-inhabiting microorganisms that could infect wounds.
4.) Thin out and remove less valuable trees nearby to reduce
competition for nourishment in favor of the wounded tree.
5.) Fertilize and water the tree properly to increase vigor.
6.) Discuss the wounded
tree with professionals. Establish a maintenance program.
7.) Apply some wound dressing, if desired. (See illustrations
52, 53, 54, and 55)
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