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Ian Cundell wrote:
I cut a couple of low branches off my multi-stem Silver Birch (oldest
stem is about 15-16 ft, youngest about 6 ft). The biggest couple of
branches cut were about 12mm next to the trunk.

To my consternation, nobody seems to have told the tree it is December
and it is bleeding. I did similar stuff last year with no bleeding
bleeding. The small stem seems to be worst. Heal&Seal won't take.

a) Should I be concerned?

b) Any ideas what to do? Gentle tough with a blow torch?

c) Anything else I should do?

I wouldn't worry - birches are pretty tough.

Nick.