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Pecan tree branch removal question

Posted on 8/25/25 at 4:00 pm
Posted by SouthernInsanity
Shadows of Death Valley
Member since Nov 2012
26867 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 4:00 pm
So we have pecan that had a branch (about 3" diameter) split from a limb (about 6"). I'm thinking of taking the entire limb off and was wondering if there was any recommendations OR if there was even a need to apply anything to the trunk where the limb will be cut from? I'm sure it will heal over naturally but would applying anything help prevent rot?
Posted by luvdoc
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Member since May 2005
1160 posts
Posted on 8/25/25 at 4:45 pm to
No need to apply anything.

Use the three cut technique to avoid stripping off bark as the limb falls, be sure to make the last cut on the branch side at the collar
This post was edited on 9/6/25 at 2:15 pm
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
12582 posts
Posted on 8/26/25 at 8:36 am to
No need to apply anything. Use the three cut technique to avoid stripping off bark as the limb falls, be sure to cut at the collar
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That's exactly right. Do not cut flush to the tree and remove the weight of the limb away from the final cut.
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