I use any wax that is soft and pliable. weather proof , johnny gasket wax. my reason i use the wax is that it allows the area to expand without losing the seal

SteveW
Long Island NY


-----Original Message-----
From: bob campbell
To:
Sent: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:51:43 -0700
Subject: [IBC] Healing wounded bark on a Japanese Maple


Greetings:

Anyone care to share tips?

I'm guessing it was from a wiring scar. I tried leaving it alone and it got
bigger. I tried some Minwax since the heartwood was exposed to help the tree
while it healed, it got bigger. I now have the edges coated with vaseline to
avoid the cambium from drying out and it seems ok.

Is there anything else I can do ( or maybe NOT do?).

Many thanls for all the tips over the years,
bob campbell
zone 7 - nor-Cal between the bay and the hills

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