ben1832
New Member
Hi everyone. First time poster. I bought a home recently and there is a very large apple tree in the backyard. It produces a lot of edible apples, and even though it causes a mess, I would love to keep it. Next year I want to use it to make cider. There's only one problem, it is severely damaged, and I'm not sure if it can be saved.
I would like your professional opinions. It looks like it had a third trunk but that cracked off. I should also note the tree does have carpenter ants. I read they only eat rotted wood, so hopefully they won't damage the good part of the tree.
Any advice would be helpful. How can I treat the open wound? Should I just cut it down? Is it likely to collapse? I know this is hard to answer without seeing it in person, but some best guesses would help me decide if I should keep it or take it down.
Thanks everyone in advance!
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I would like your professional opinions. It looks like it had a third trunk but that cracked off. I should also note the tree does have carpenter ants. I read they only eat rotted wood, so hopefully they won't damage the good part of the tree.
Any advice would be helpful. How can I treat the open wound? Should I just cut it down? Is it likely to collapse? I know this is hard to answer without seeing it in person, but some best guesses would help me decide if I should keep it or take it down.
Thanks everyone in advance!
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