Almost lost a 60ft oak to my crew trimming too close to the main trunk last Tuesday

We were working a job in Maplewood on a 60 year old red oak, and my groundie sliced into a branch collar leaving a 4 inch gash that would've let rot set in if I hadn't caught it and sealed it with tree wound dressing within 10 minutes anyone else ever have a close call like that where a split second mistake almost cost a whole tree?

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xena_miller318d ago

Honestly, sealing wounds can trap moisture and do more harm than good.

the_robin8d ago

Actually sealing can be good for keeping dirt out while it stays dry. Depends on the wound.