General Bark Trimming Question

[newbie01]

Can anyone help…..I am concerned about a eucalyptus tree I have in my back yard…..it’s basically on the boundary line, it’s a very large tree probably about 24+” trunk diameter in width and at least 35 ft in height. I have cut a triangular slither from the bark on one side (my side) of the trunk about 1” at the base and roughly 10” in height and width to permit a fence to run along side of the tree. I am now a little concerned this may damage/be detrimental to the tree, as a complete amateur in this field could anyone give me an indication to whether this will heal up OK or not?

 

Thanks in advance - JP

[slasherscot]

oh golly gum............put up pic of it someone will give their expert opinion

[Steve Bullman]

it might heal but it just as likely to allow disease into the tree.....but thats all irrelevant as the trunk, particularly on a fast growing tree like a euc, is going to increase in girth farily qickly and push the fence out of alignement in no time anyway!

[newbie01]

Right so it could kill the tree then?

[John Shutler]

the tree will try to defend itself by putting up walls to contain any decay(codit) regardless of that an opening for pathogens has been created as well as a weak point in the tree

[Steve Bullman]

unlikely in the case of a euc, but it could encourage decay which will cause a hazardous tree situation in the future....keep an eye on it and maybe have it inspected in a couple years time. you should post a picture on here, that would be the best thing to do for now

[newbie01]

Ok...I'll try to get a pic on here. Thanks for the advice

[madclimber]

Euc are pretty resiliant trees and fast growing, some pics would be an idea. Id also monitor, checking for decay and signs of stress. As mentioned get someone in to take a look

[newbie01]

Is there a sealing / healing paint compound available which would aid the healing process?

[MasterBlaster]

No, but you could apply some insecticide to the wound.