What would you put on a Pin Oak tree to keep it from dying after a car hit it?

Question

We are in NC and this tree is very old. Someone hit it with their car this week and put a large gash in the tree about the size of a standard monitor?

Answer 1

Dont do anything - leave it alone!!!!!

TRees get damaged all the time, they are quite capable of healing hemselves.

Do not remove any bark!!!!

Do not remove any wood!!!

This will only damage the tree more.

If you want, you can wrap a porous material around the woulnd- this will help keep dirt out, but will allow air in and out and allow the wound to dry.

All you can really do is keep an eye on it and make sure no fungus or mold grows in the wound.

If you see fungus or mold growing, gently wipe it off with a damp towel to remove it.

Answer 2

first of all clean up the wound fix it so it can re heal its self try to remove the seperated bark on the outside of the wound oll around use a knife of chisel depends on size of tree at bottom of wound shape it like a diamond so it can drain when it rains stops the rot now i keep an eye on it for awhile .by the way the OAK is mighty good luck

Answer 3

pruning sealant