Split Oak
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Hello,
I have a Pin Oak I planted in my backyard in 1992. In Jan. 09 we had a snow and ice storm that snapped this tree nearly in half. I trimmed off all but approximately 6 inches of the exposed trunk and smoothed the edges of the bordering bark. (I didn't want to cut the trunk flat at the top.) It's been over a year and seven months and the tree is looking pretty good. It's sprouting new growth around the damaged area. Should I hope for this tree to grow into a normal appearing Oak? I've attached pics of the tree from after the storm and its current growth. Thanks for any comments or advice.
Frank
I have a Pin Oak I planted in my backyard in 1992. In Jan. 09 we had a snow and ice storm that snapped this tree nearly in half. I trimmed off all but approximately 6 inches of the exposed trunk and smoothed the edges of the bordering bark. (I didn't want to cut the trunk flat at the top.) It's been over a year and seven months and the tree is looking pretty good. It's sprouting new growth around the damaged area. Should I hope for this tree to grow into a normal appearing Oak? I've attached pics of the tree from after the storm and its current growth. Thanks for any comments or advice.
Frank
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