On Tue, 09 Sep 2003 21:09:29 GMT, "Ian"
wrote:

Thanks for the info. I was aware that covering the cut was not considered
smart as it was moons ago. However, one of the tree companies said I should
use shellac, so I was wanting of a second opinion, thus my post.


What tree company said to use shellac? That is incredible. The
recommendations to leave pruned areas bare is at least 15 years old!

No competent arborist or even accomplished amateur would tell you to
use shellac on a fresh cut.

JMHO

John