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Tree treatment after trimming
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:40 am
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:40 am
I trimmed off some branches on my Bradford Pear tree to shape it up. Is there any type of treatment to apply to the ends of the sawed off branches to protect them from bugs, disease, etc?
Thanks
Thanks
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Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:40 am to TigerKurt
Hate to be that guy, but frick a Bradford Pear.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 9:59 am to TigerKurt
None - research has shown, for many years now, that coating the exposed areas of removed branches slows the healing process and can increase the likelihood of disease. So do nothing. You’ll find that recommendation on any land grant university tree pruning extension publication factsheet.
Posted on 8/7/26 at 11:08 am to CrawDude
Ditto
But most trees can be trimmed in a way that shapes them to your preference. All pairs refuse to follow the usual rules and just Branch like mad everywhere. It's hard to make a pretty pair
But most trees can be trimmed in a way that shapes them to your preference. All pairs refuse to follow the usual rules and just Branch like mad everywhere. It's hard to make a pretty pair
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:26 pm to CatfishJohn
quote:best cut to make is full depth at about 2” above the ground
but frick a Bradford Pear
Posted on 8/7/26 at 12:47 pm to TigerKurt
I don’t think you need to apply anything to branches that are cut on the branch. However, on branches sawed off at the trunk (as they should be) I like to apply some of that spray pruning sealer to prevent rot in the trunk of the tree.
Posted on 8/8/26 at 7:19 am to cgrand
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best cut to make is full depth at about 2” above the ground
^This
Cut that fricker down and plant a real tree. That thing will split in half on a sunny day with no wind and for no reason other than the weight of the branches.
Posted on 8/8/26 at 7:25 am to Spankum
quote:
I don’t think you need to apply anything to branches that are cut on the branch. However, on branches sawed off at the trunk (as they should be) I like to apply some of that spray pruning sealer to prevent rot in the trunk of the tree.
I saw a video where they say you’re supposed to cut these branches a couple inches away from the trunk and not as flush as you can get it.
Sap from the tree coagulates and hardens (or something like this) at the cut and makes the wood extremely resistant to rot and insects. It needs a couple of inches to make a proper scab if you will. This doesn't happen well if it’s part of the trunk that has to seal up the cut.
Posted on 8/8/26 at 10:59 am to UptownJoeBrown
Cut on the branch side of the collar
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