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Old trunk injury help please

16 years ago

Have an Oct.Glory Maple 5 yrs. old-mower injury 2 yrs ago.

Scar is dry but I am concerned critters, disease can enter wound. I usually spray that black wound cover, keep it dry and clean. Should I do something more? Will this injury never heal over? Shes gorgeous in fall-does appear in good health. Thank you any advice-this is a wonderful tree.

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gardener365
16 years ago
There's no need to use wound products. The tree looks fine actually. That's healed over nicely.

Dax
daisy735
Original Author
16 years ago
Dax; thank you for reassurance. I am in z4-5--zone error. this tree a real beauty. I thought(hoped) the wound opening would fill in from the outside edges as a wound might on a human. Too much to hope for,huh?
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gardener365
16 years ago
That's one of the most beautifully calloused wounds a person can hope for. That tree is good to go for a lifetime.

Take care Daisy,

Dax

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