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harry_gambleiii

Damaged live oak

6 years ago

Hurricane Sally damaged this live oak as seen in the photo. We hope the tree will survive and are curious as to whether we should apply something to the bare area to protect it and help it heal?

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  • 6 years ago

    WATCH OUT FOR THAT DINGO!!!


    tree trunks are supposed to remain basically dry.. anything you can dream of will trap water behind it.. and speed its decline..


    with trees we talk in tree time.. usually counted in decades ... and perhaps yours will recover in a decade or two ... maybe not...


    if it were me... i would plant a couple new trees .. since it looks like you have the room.. and plan on the removal of this one in the future.. if not sooner ... mother earth plus one ....


    it doesnt look like it threatens anything.. so no hurry for removal... if it were over hanging the house or something ... i would encourage you to remove it sooner.. rather than later ...


    except for the dingo.. it looks like you have a spectacular view out there ....


    ken

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