HI,
I just found this site an I have a rather embarassing question. Keep in mind that I am a complete NOVICE when it comes to trees and landscaping. I planted a Little Gem magnolia back in the early spring and so far it is doing pretty good. (It actually produced a bloom and there is another on the way.) I noticed what appeared to be another bloom at the very top of the tree and when I bent the branch down to have a look, SNAP!!! The branch broke about 18 inches from the top at a fork. It didn't break completely off though. I was wondering if there is any way to save the branch (splinting?) or am I going to have to cut the branch completely off? The branch is only about 3\8 to 1\2 inch in diameter but it affects the shape of tree and I would really like to save it if possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
I just found this site an I have a rather embarassing question. Keep in mind that I am a complete NOVICE when it comes to trees and landscaping. I planted a Little Gem magnolia back in the early spring and so far it is doing pretty good. (It actually produced a bloom and there is another on the way.) I noticed what appeared to be another bloom at the very top of the tree and when I bent the branch down to have a look, SNAP!!! The branch broke about 18 inches from the top at a fork. It didn't break completely off though. I was wondering if there is any way to save the branch (splinting?) or am I going to have to cut the branch completely off? The branch is only about 3\8 to 1\2 inch in diameter but it affects the shape of tree and I would really like to save it if possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg