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6-Feb-2005
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Trident Question
In an attempt to correct an unsightly "bulge" protruding from the trunk of a rather large trident maple (12" base, 8" trunk, 23" height), today I used a hand saw to make a vertical cut along the trunk. It appears the bulge was created by a sacrifice branch which was allowed to remain too long.
The cut was slightly hollowed out and the edge of the wound was trimmed with a sharp knife. The wound was then covered with wound seal putty. The overall cut is approx. 3"x 2.5". I would like to repot the tree this Spring. After inflicting such a wound, should I wait until next season to repot? Sorry, I do not have pictures to post. John |
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6-Feb-2005
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dont see why not,shouldnt be a problem if the tree is healthy
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6-Feb-2005
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Does the tree need repotting? If not, then the regrowth should be stronger without the repotting.
Jerry
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6-Feb-2005
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I've had young tridents heal much too fast (trees under 20 years or so) in large containers and growing boxes. Some grow so rapidly growing that they push out thick callus tissue out of all proportion and wind up with knots and bulges. I am not sure that slowing down a wounded trident a little would be a bad thing, necessarily.
Regards, Matt
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6-Feb-2005
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Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I feel the tree needs to be repotted this year; however, if the process jeopardizes the tree's health, I will reluctantly wait until next season.
Unlike my Japanese Maple which has started to break bud, the Trident's buds have not started to swell. Yet, after minor pruning, I notice the cut ends slighty "bleed." Would this be an indication that sap is beginning to flow? Here, in Jacksonville, Florida, we have experienced an extremely mild winter, with only one hard freeze and only few nights where temps dipped below 40F. It looks as if I am going to have an early repotting season. The fun begins! John |
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