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split tree

Name: Margaret  City:

Question: Our young redbud tree's trunk was split during a thunderstorm two days ago. It is still connected above ground. Is it possible to save the broken part? Thanks.

Name: Deck1ng | Date: July 10, 2004, 1:25
Answer: Bind the two parts together, as long as the bark is intack it should and will still grow, but will always carry he scare. You may have to re-bind over time as the tree grows, but leave bound for at least 12 months.

Name: Annie | Date: September 14, 2004, 18:02
Answer: To add to the first answer: I have used long strips of cut tire innertube to do this as it "gives" a little. It will look ugly for awhile but..nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Name: Sheri - Tree Trunk Repair | Date: September 22, 2004, 6:18
Answer: I shaved a small bit of bark off of a Pear Tree while weeding. Can this be repaired, and how? Thanks

Name: Linda | Date: December 17, 2004, 4:01
Answer: I am hopeful because I have just had my 2 year old silver burch blown over the same way resulting in split trunk. I have binded and splinted it...... hoping, hoping