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| I have an Elm tree that has two weeping holes on it that I think may be wetwood, but am not sure. The tree itself seems to be doing fine, just wonder what, if anything, I should do about the wounds. Thanks! |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, May 30, 12 at 7:50
| man that is one tiny picture ... personally .. i am of the opinion that you do nothing ... other than perhaps get the opinion of a local certified tree guy.. as to the overall health of the tree ... no cement.. no paint.. no putty.. no plastic wood ... no nothing ... ken |
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| Wetwood diseases are very common in elms. There is no treatment other than doing everything you can to keep the tree stress-free. This might mean something as simple as considering a two to three inch mulch layer in a large diameter around the tree, though never piled up against the trunk. You might even water the area if you've not seen rain in several weeks or months. Trees with wetwood can live for many, many years as long as nothing else is stressing them out or causing problems. A good ISA Certified arborist will know what you can do to keep the tree healthy and happy, but there's no treatment of any kind. (A BAD tree guy will suggest all kinds of injections, applications, and magic elixirs.) |
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