Does this wound need special care?

[tgoetheyn]

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.

 

 

Edited August 26, 2020 by tgoetheyn

[Paul Cleaver]

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.  

[Stubby]

I am thinking it may have been a union with included bark . It will heal over given time .

[Paul Cleaver]

2 hours ago, Stubby said:

I am thinking it may have been a union with included bark . 

for sure i would say Stubby

[tgoetheyn]

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.
 

[Khriss]

You could wee on it, the urea will kill bugs and fungi, and resultant ammonia will clean wound..... Ahhhh,  just seen how high it is.... Mr Stubby, would you be so kind ..?  ?  K

[Treewolf]

If that is the case, would a dose of Adblue work as well? That is supposedly mainly urea.

[Stubby]

4 hours ago, Treewolf said:

If that is the case, would a dose of Adblue work as well? That is supposedly mainly urea.

Its mainly de ionized water only about 28% is urea . 

[Paul Cleaver]

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.
 

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.

[tgoetheyn]

Thx Paul,

I know what to do this weekend ?