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Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs?

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Big Bob

11-16-2004 05:00:35




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I pruned some big maple trees that were leaning over the house. The stubs are at a 45* angle and about 12"-15" diameter. Will it help to put pitch or some special paint on the stubs. The remainder of these big trees (2 feet across) are healthy and I'd like to not promote rot. Does it help to dress the butts? Is there a special product to use? I'm thinking about bugs and rain and such.




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WRW

11-16-2004 08:34:22




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 Re: Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs? in reply to Big Bob, 11-16-2004 05:00:35  
Right. There should be no stubs. The cuts should be made just outside the growth collar on the limb...the collar then grows over the cut and seals it. No paint or tar.



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Michael_E_Tx

11-16-2004 07:16:51




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 Re: Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs? in reply to Big Bob, 11-16-2004 05:00:35  
Hi Bob. I'm a fellow amateur. Here's my opinion. I've spent a fair amount of time at arboristsite.com. What I read is that the use of various substances to "seal" a trunk after pruning branchs is no longer considered the thing to do. The most important thing is to trim the stubs very close to the trunk so the tree can heal itself most easily. They say painting the "scar" actually slows the process of recovery. I started researching the subject when we moved to 55 wooded acres. We would especially like our bigger trees to be healthy and strong. Pruning dead and damaged branchs is an obvious and important thing we can do to promote that.

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MAC,IL

11-16-2004 06:47:45




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 Re: Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs? in reply to Big Bob, 11-16-2004 05:00:35  
Thats a fair size stub. Most 6" or under will just close over in time. I have used the pruning spray only to find bugs get under it as it does not seal all that well. An area that big you will no doubt get moisture problems between the bark and tree. As stated, just do a search on tree care and pruning, might get a better idea of how to cope with your problem.



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Joe Evans

11-16-2004 06:36:26




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 Re: Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs? in reply to Big Bob, 11-16-2004 05:00:35  
Check out some gardening sites for some information.

I will tell you this: I live near a world-renowned arboretum, and I have taken some pruning instruction there. At this time the arboretum was not recommending the painting or coating of pruning wounds. However, fads or ideas do change based on ensuing research.

BTW: you mentioned "stubs". Proper pruning does not leave stubs.



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Engineer20

11-16-2004 06:50:20




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 Re: Pruned heavy yard limbs - paint stubs? in reply to Joe Evans, 11-16-2004 06:36:26  
When I worked for a reputable tree outfit we never painted our cuts. A "proper" cut should heal itself just fine. One arborist I worked with said "If your going to paint that cut you might as well use mashed potatoes". Like Joe said no stubs. Go to the county extension and get a tree trimming guide. They should be free.



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