"Paul Falstad" wrote in message
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Hello, one of our boxelder trees had a dog chain tied around the tree
by the previous owner, and the chain became embedded in the tree. The
tree looks kinda sickly but is still alive. Is there a way to remove
the chain and save the tree?


It's a box elder, for heaven's sake! Not a tree worth saving. Weedy, seeds
freely, has brittle wood and is plagued by insect problems.Get rid of it and
replant with a tree that is not so problematic and more attractive.

http://www.treeguide.com/Species.asp?SpeciesID=91

Be sure to note the last paragraph

pam - gardengal