Treating Tree Wounds
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Deer have rubbed their velvet off on one of my fruit trees. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Treating Tree Wounds
Most days, I will walk around my one acre hillside garden to observe changes and developments. And this one was not a happy sight.
Deer had rubbed the velvet off their antlers on several of my fruit trees, a common practice this time of year.
Usually one can leave these gashes alone but our winter temperatures have been unseasonably warm, giving bugs a chance to do some damage as well.
I used tree sealer since the weather has been too warm. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
It took me checking with 4 home and garden centers before I found this last an of tree pruning sealer. It protects the open areas until they heal so I applied this to all of the damaged trees I could find.
I usually let nature take its course but these gashes where too big to ignore. I hope this helps my trees recuperate or certainly survive.
