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Posted: Jun/15/2009 7:22 AM PST
This morning backing up my car a hit and broke the small trunk of a flower tree, I'm extremely upset. I tied up (like you do with a broken arm or leg) with string and used (sorry) duct tape around it hoping that the two broken parts will "glue" themselves. Do I (I mean the tree) have a chance? |
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Posted: Jun/15/2009 9:33 AM PST
I don't think the duct tape would be a healthy option directly on the tree, but a wrap around it fixed with duct tape might be okay. It sounds like you do have the right idea. I've got a small nectarine that's practically been in a war that's survived. Son's car slid and bent it over badly almost breaking it. Can you post pictures of the tree or do you know what kind it is? The diameter and height? Are there any branches below where it's broken? Those can be factors in helping it survive. lol Sounds like you have a significant other and you're trying to keep out of the doghouse! |
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Posted: Jun/15/2009 9:36 AM PST
I'll like to know: Am I in the right forum? for the problem that I have with my broken small trunk? |
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Posted: Jun/15/2009 9:40 AM PST
Yes, that's right! My wife was sick today (we do car pooling, same job) and my whole morning routine was messed up. I REALLY want for the tree to survive otherwise I'll hear of this FOREVER. I'll post photos tomorrow. |
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Posted: Jun/15/2009 9:53 AM PST
Yes, you're in the right place. Try not to worry too much. I cut down my mother's magnolia by accident and even though I replaced it years ago I still hear her tell other people about it. I feel your pain. 
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Posted: Jul/25/2009 1:45 PM PST
Many good garden centers carry wound sealer and tree wrap. The wound sealer is important because you don't want to risk insects or disease getting into the wound. The bark is normally it's first line of defense but since that is compromised, you need to step in and provide it. As long as the tree did not completely snap off, I think, with the proper care, it has a good chance of surviving. You may also want to add extra support for the top of the tree for awhile. This may not look real pretty but you don't want to take the risk that a good wind storm could snap it off the rest of the way. |
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Posted: Jul/26/2009 7:02 AM PST
I agree with momabear. My sister has someone back over a tree and snap it off. She wrapped it and propped it. and it is fine today. Its trunk is 4 times its size and has grown form a sapling when snapped to a 25-30 ft tree. I wish it had not lived. It sprays those "helicopter" seedings all over and I find seedlings growning in my flower beds. But it is a nice "looking" tree. I did have to remind them to clean out their gutter, seedlings were growning there as well. Good luck to you. You may never live this down. Hope its "How you saved the tree"
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