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christopher_henry20

Heal cut tree bark

6 years ago

I nicked my tree with a shovel a few years ago. I noticed today that the damage seems to be growing as the tree ages (see photo). Notice that the cut went under the soil line, and it seems to be growing upwards as the tree grows. I am concerned that problem will get worse. Is the tree ok, and is there anything that can be done?
This tree is a silver maple.

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