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Old 05-09-2006, 10:27 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:04:02 GMT, "Lionel" lionel
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Weeders,

Please will somebody advise on what paint to use on cut branches when summer
pruning a dwarf apple tree?

Thanks

Lionel

I have no direct experience of your specific question, but my general
understanding is that painting the stumps where branches have been
removed from small trees is no longer recommended. AIUI, it is thought
to cause more harm than good by trapping moisture and allowing fungal
activity to flourish. Again AIUI, the recommendation nowadays is to
leave them open and let the scars heal naturally.


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