Glenn J
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I have conflicting advice from two certified arborists concerning the trimming and care of a large London Plane here in NJ. The tree was poorly trimmed with 8 to 10 inch diameter limbs cut 8" to 12" from the trunk of the tree. There is decay coming into the tree as a result. The limbs have generally started to heal over.
Arborist 1 says cut the limbs off just outside of the growth ring nearest the trunk. Cut out the existing decay leaving a hole. Allow the tree to heal.
Arborist 2 says do nothing. The tree is healing over the damage and while not properly cut removing the healed section just creates a new and larger wound. Ignore the existing rot.
I want to save/protect the tree and do the best thing to have it be healthy for another 100 years. Following 1's advice is going to leave me some holes 15 to 30 feet up where I cannot reasonable do anything to care for the wound. Following 2's advice means I have decay in the tree under the bark.
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Arborist 1 says cut the limbs off just outside of the growth ring nearest the trunk. Cut out the existing decay leaving a hole. Allow the tree to heal.
Arborist 2 says do nothing. The tree is healing over the damage and while not properly cut removing the healed section just creates a new and larger wound. Ignore the existing rot.
I want to save/protect the tree and do the best thing to have it be healthy for another 100 years. Following 1's advice is going to leave me some holes 15 to 30 feet up where I cannot reasonable do anything to care for the wound. Following 2's advice means I have decay in the tree under the bark.
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