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15-Apr-2005	#1
Sandi bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Jan-2002 Location: NW,Bellingham area Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 1-2 Posts: 162	How to treat some wood rot? Hi guys. Quick question. I have a very old Ponderosa pine that is starting to get some wood rot in the crotch of a branch and the trunk. I scraped off the soft stuff and am wondering if I can paint the area with lime sulphur to stop further rot? Seems I read this somewhere but can't remember where. If yes, do I dilute the lime sulphur or use it strait from the bottle? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Sandi

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15-Apr-2005

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Originally Posted by Sandi

Hi guys. Quick question. I have a very old Ponderosa pine that is starting to get some wood rot in the crotch of a branch and the trunk. I scraped off the soft stuff and am wondering if I can paint the area with lime sulphur to stop further rot? Seems I read this somewhere but can't remember where. If yes, do I dilute the lime sulphur or use it strait from the bottle? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Sandi

See the use of Lime Sulphur thread . There are some pretty experienced people discussing the subject in that thread.

Use it straight from the bottle. Pour it into a smaller container and use a brush. Do this outdoors. It stinks!

The wood hardener is very important, especially on ponderosas. Dead wood does not keep well, even with the wood hardener, but it helps.

Last edited by Bart Thomas : 15-Apr-2005 at 05:04 PM.

15-Apr-2005	#3
Emperor Fish Bonsai Otaku Join Date: Nov-2002 Location: Hants Country: England USDA Zone: 8 ish AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 570	Use it straight. A better option may be marine wood preservatives or commercial wood hardeners like Minwax. If you want the white lime sulphur look then you can sand off the top layer after it is dry and add the solution. Regards, Fish. __________________ Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill. HEALTH WARNING: Engage brain fully, before typing into keyboard. "We are the average gamers and we'll kill you badly. There'll be no finesse. no fancy tricks, no inventive attacks, just 2 whole smg clips and a rain of 'nades."

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