Oaks Neighborhood Association
Treating trees damaged by the heavy snowfall
Live Oak and Yaupon Holly Limb Damage: Always try to remove the damages limb bask to the next large limb or trunk, leaving 1/8 to 1/4 inch of collar for the limb to heal properly. Try to handle this work as soon as possible, so the limb can heal while it is still cool. This is especially important for Live Oaks, so the Oak Wilt disease will have a smaller chance of infecting the tree. It is spread by an insect, which is dormant right now, until spring. On large cuts (5 inches or more) spray with a tree sealer, if possible, for temporary protection.
Crape Myrtles: Follow the above procedure regarding trimming a complete branch back to the next larger connecting limb, or to the main trunk. Do not top or stub the Crape Myrtle. It looks awful. If your Crepe Myrtle is severely damaged, and you can't save anything that looks good, and you really like the Crepe Myrtle, cut it off at the ground, and it will regrow fairly quickly.
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by oaks neighbor on 03/03/2010
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