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There’s a wound in my young weeping cherry tree. Anything I can do?
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Tree wound #754160
Asked June 05, 2021, 2:47 PM EDT
There’s a wound in my young weeping cherry tree. Anything I can do?
Philadelphia County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Hi David
I am assuming that the wound was caused by a human, mower or animal. In this case just leave the tree alone. It will eventually grow over the wound and compartmentalize the damaged area. Do not cover with paint. Studies have shown that this does not seal out diseases.
I am assuming that the wound was caused by a human, mower or animal. In this case just leave the tree alone. It will eventually grow over the wound and compartmentalize the damaged area. Do not cover with paint. Studies have shown that this does not seal out diseases.
