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Name: David    City:

Question: I have a 20' tall silver maple which is now leaning slightly due to strong winds. Any ideas as to the best way to straighten the tree?? Thx, David

Name: Fred | Date: July 9, 2004, 17:18
Answer: Our young redbud tree's trunk was split during a thunderstorm two days ago. The split part is still connected at the bottom, above ground. Is it possible to save this without cutting off the split part? Thanks for any help you can give.

Name: steve | Date: August 15, 2004, 10:53
Answer: I have a 15 ft pin oak that split almost down the middle and about two thirds down what can I do to seal the trunk and possibly save the tree.

Name: kla | Date: August 16, 2004, 16:47
Answer: my dog pulled the bark off my very young maple tree. There is a soft green trunk underneath. Can I save this tree?