Oct 31, 2022

Trunk Wounds

Other than root damage and the resulting stress, one of the biggest problems associated with transplanting large caliber trees is bruising -- trunk wounds. The thin living formative (cambial) tissue just beneath the bark can be easily injured by rough handling (especially from impact), but the permanent damage often does not manifest until later, often a year or more. Some specimens are fitted with a protective trunk sheath while being transported and during installation. Unf

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

I schedule the new rant to post at one minute after midnight on the first day of each month.

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