Stubs, Callus, and Pinus strobus

[Adkpk]

Ok, I looked it up for myself. I already knew not to cut wound wood. Now I can add a new word to my tree vocabulary. Thanks KT for clearing up my misunderstanding. As for treeco what was that pic of a hollow newly cut log supposed to be?

 

[TreeCo]

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Ok, I looked it up for myself. I already knew not to cut wound wood. Now I can add a new word to my tree vocabulary. Thanks KT for clearing up my misunderstanding. As for treeco what was that pic of a hollow newly cut log supposed to be?

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It's a photo of how decay proceeds when internodal cuts or breaks happen..........

 

[Adkpk]

Oh, I see. I didn't have time to read the article. But I did find time today to look up "callus" in Mordern Arborculture. So I am straight with that.

I also found time to work in that white pine today. The tree is healthy just has never been worked on and took a beating in a storm we had a few weeks ago. I will make it good again.

 

[MattyD]

I didn't read the whole thread and articles, and I know this isn't Pinus strobus. so sorry to derail

I was doing a deadwooding in previously topped maple the other day. Here is the deadwood

 

[MattyD]

can clearly see the healing proccess occuring

 

[MattyD]

My final cut above the new tissue.

I feel taking that deadwood is good and not damaging the new tissue. I feel it would never ba able to heal over that whole stub, so bringing it down to where it could is good.

But got to thinking while climbing around, and just for disccusion.

Did I do more harm by allowing now decay to start down that stem and "hollowing" it out?

 

[guymayor]

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Did I do more harm by allowing now decay to start down that stem and "hollowing" it out?

[/ QUOTE ]No, it will decay slower because it is drier and most of the sugar stick is gone. You did well.
Better yet maybe to remove dead tissue inside the callus, to speed closure. but this is tricky and time-consuming.

What else did you do with the maple besides deadwood it? I recommend finding the guy who topped it and bury his remains at the dripline.

How long does it take to read the article--10 minutes? 15?

You guys must have really tight schedules.

 

[tomthetreeman]

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How long does it take to read the article--10 minutes? 15?

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It's not 'how long does it take' that's the problem... It's whether or not I'm ready for that much information this morning. Methinks I'll print it out and read it with a cup of Java later when I'm in a better learning mood LOL.

I have to say, though, I feel like I get smarter just being around Kevin! The man's passion and skill is contagious!

-Tom

 

[southsoundtree]

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can clearly see the healing proccess occuring

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No healing in trees, right? callus growth. new shell of growth in the process of closing over the wound.

Looks good. Could shave off the big stub a bit more with a quick cut. The final cut doens't need to be planar. Better a bit of stub left than damaging the new growth.

 

[MattyD]

"No, it will decay slower because it is drier and most of the sugar stick is gone. Better yet maybe to remove dead tissue inside the callus, to speed closure. but this is tricky and time-consuming."

Thanks Guy, I was thinking along the same lines

"No healing in trees, right? callus growth. new shell of growth in the process of closing over the wound."

Poor wording on my part

"Could shave off the big stub a bit more with a quick cut. The final cut doens't need to be planar. Better a bit of stub left than damaging the new growth."

Agree completely!

Thanks guys