On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:43:34 -0500, "LFR" wrote:


"John Bachman" wrote in message ...
On 24 Jan 2005 08:32:02 -0800, wrote:

Trim any ragged areas away to bark that is sound and tight to the stem.
This will allow the tree the best chance of healing.

I disagree. The ragged bark areas may be unsightly but they threaten
no harm to the tree. Unprofessional or careless trimming may result
in more harm. Leave it alone.

John

I agree with John...a tree will heal itself much the same way as the human body does....


Yes and no . . . trees have no immune system, cannot regenerate
damaged tissue, and do not "heal" but they can grow new tissue to
cover wounds. They are much better at doing this where proper branch
collar cuts are made, but this tree may well cover the area of missing
bark with new tissue eventually.

keith babberney
isa certified arborist