Two years ago one of my apple trees ( I have two ) was damaged during buildind work. Branches were torn off.
I tried my best to cut and repair. However the branch stubs now look rotten and are seeping. How can i fix this problem or am i losing my Apple Tree. Please help.
2007-04-10 08:49:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Remove any dead dying or damaged branches to the branch bark coller at a 90 degree angle, try not to cut past the cambium layer too much..
2007-04-10 09:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by PliNk_PloNk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought apple trees were hardy. Our hedge apple tree didn't need any looking after. The one solitary tree in the backyard with sour green cooking-apples bore fruit despite total neglect.
Some people put tar on the cuts and this somehow protects the rest of the tree from suffering rot from entering at the wounds. Maybe you should get some tar ready (wherefrom?) and then cut the branches below the rotten parts, then quickly apply tar to the cuts to block loss of moisture and sap, and to block germs and mould from entering.
Having said that, I wonder if using strong gum or blutack at the cut would do the same job.
2007-04-10 09:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Minerva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the stub is long make an undercut about 8 in. from the trunk. Cut off the stub between the trunk and the undercut. The undercut will prevent splintering and further damage. Finish by cutting the stub off flush with the trunk and treat it with pruning spray to seal the area and discourage insects.
2007-04-10 09:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by R.J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seeping is probably sap. You should have sealed the cut limbs with something to keep bugs from attacking the tree there. If it is getting leaves, it may still be okay. Hopefully you are getting some new growth.
2007-04-10 08:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow!! thats rather annoying whilst u think of approximately it!!! i think of somebody stumbled on a seed someplace, planted it then got here the apple tree then the apple and a seed back!! even if it would desire to be the apple first!!! the two the Apple or Apple Seed!!
2016-10-21 13:28:10 · answer #5 · answered by croes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would cut off the rotten branches. ideally you cut off the damages so that it may start growing again. also why not ask at your local plant/tree shop, they will surely help
2007-04-10 08:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋