What to do with 22' standing tree trunk
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Peach tree has fallen but trunk still stands
Comments (8)On a peach you shouldn't cut anything off if you want to have hope of regeneration- which is highly unlikely if there are now no leaves on the tree. If there is any hope it will probably send out some new growth in the next few weeks, but peaches don't reliably send out new buds from old wood. Peach trees have a short lifespan compared to other fruit trees- some varieties shorter than others and soil type and climate also factor in but it sounds like this peach tree was on last legs and its time to plant another....See MoreDamage to tree trunk, what do i do?
Comments (7)Many people are fooled by a false flare. That is where the trunk may have swelled a little. Trees grown in big nurseries are frequently re-potted several times, and not by plant people, but by minimum wage staff. Each potting the tree is often buried in the pot a little more. Some adventitious roots will grow near the ground and the trunk will flare somewhat. The real trunk flare is where the first few major roots meet the stem, and the tops of these should be visible....See Morewhere do I buy a tree trunk?? (Madison WI)
Comments (1)I would suggest trying to find a sawmill or tree trimming service company in your area. Or anyone with a chainsaw and a tree they can cut out a truck for you. Getting the bottom cut level maybe difficult depending on how large the trunk is....See MoreHow do I fix half broken trunk of my Jasmine tree?
Comments (9)i dont quite understand the pic ... in the close up ... it looks like someone went at it with an ax or hatchet??? if so ... you are not going to fix that wound ,.... if that is a bud breaking.. as flora sees ... then you are all set .... the tree is responding appropriately ... and alll we are left with.. is how and where to make a clean cut above the bud .... to be clear ... you can not fix the wound ..... imo ... unless it is somehow a trick picture ....and i am just not understanding the situation .... btw .. most trees... shrubs.. with no insult to the roots ... can bounce back rather quickly ... but its never going to look like it did.. before the injury ... ken...See More- 17 years ago
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