Post Reply
harryhh
Cool Member
Posts: 68
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:38 am
Location: Northcentral Illinois, Zone 5a

Should I trim this branch stub a bit better?

Hello Folks,

Two days ago I cut a branch from a maple tree. I couldn't tell where the collar was. Maybe I should have done a better job at trimming. Did I leave too much of a stub? Should I trim it again, taking more off at the bottom of the stub? Also the face of the cut is not smooth. It is a little jagged where I had trouble making the undercut and the main cut meet up.

Harry
Attachments
P1040037 reduced copy 1.jpg
P1040036 reduced copy 1.jpg
imafan26
Mod
Posts: 13986
Joined: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:32 am
Location: Hawaii, zone 12a 587 ft elev.

No it is fine. You made a slanting cut to help water run off and you left a little bit of the branch for the collar to form. Painting with pruning paint is no longer recommended.
harryhh
Cool Member
Posts: 68
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:38 am
Location: Northcentral Illinois, Zone 5a

Thanks again imafan26,

I'll leave it alone but keep an eye on it.

Harry


Post Reply

Return to “Trees, Shrubs, and Hedges”