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tgoetheyn
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Hi,

 

Last night a storm passed by and a major branch broke of ?

It seems there was already a problem with the branch and I was wondering if this needs any special treatment? Because I don 't want that the upper part of the tree will break off over time

As I recall correcrly, the tree is this one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquidambar_styraciflua

Any help would be very appreciated, because I don't want to lose this tree.

 

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Looks like a young tree which is lucky- its got age on its side. The tree should be able to cover the wound in time. If i could see the whole tree I would possibly tell you to reduce it a little to relieve wind load.  Trim off the splintered wood and loose bark.

I would mulch around the base of the tree too to keep its vitality as high as possible - dont cover up to the trunk and mulch to a 4 inch depth max.  

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Hi,

Thanks for the advice!
I cleaned out the wound so it's self draining.


I also read about treating the naked wood with mandarin oil and bees wax to prevent rotting. is this something you can encourage?

I was also wondering if should remove the smaller branch on the edge of the wound.
 

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9 hours ago, tgoetheyn said:

Hi,

Thanks for the advice!
I cleaned out the wound so it's self draining.


I also read about treating the naked wood with mandarin oil and bees wax to prevent rotting. is this something you can encourage?

I was also wondering if should remove the smaller branch on the edge of the wound.
 

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I think I would reduce the height by 1m to reduce the wind load. Do not leave a bare stump when  pruning, just cut above a shoot or branch. No need to do anything else with the wound.

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