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Author Topic: The Fabulous Plant Kingdom  (Read 3682 times)

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Re: The Fabulous Plant Kingdom
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2017, 01:18:58 pm »
Agelbert NOTE: Here is another example of a successful scam by the Big Oil.   They marketed this polluting and poisonous product as something "useful", but it actually MAKES THINGS WORSE.

You probably still think that petroleum based tree wound dressings are a good idea. That is because the propaganda LIES by the fossil fuel industry continue to dominate the media of the petro-state called the USA. They are quite skilled at hiding the truth about the fossil fuel industry biosphere harming 'business model'.


Tree wound

What Is Tree Wound Dressing?  Is It Ok To Put Wound Dressing On Trees?


By Jackie Carroll

When trees are wounded, either intentionally through pruning or accidentally, it sets off a natural process of protection within the tree. Externally, the tree grows new wood and bark around the wounded area to form a callus. Internally, the tree initiates processes to prevent decay. Some gardeners try to help along the natural processes by applying a tree wound dressing. But are there any real benefits of wound dressing on trees?

What is Wound Dressing? Wound dressings are petroleum-based products used to cover freshly cut or damaged wood. The intent is to prevent disease and decay organisms and insects from infesting the wound. Studies (as far back as the 1970s) show that the disadvantages far outweigh the benefits of wound dressing. Wound dressings prevent the tree from forming calluses, which are its natural method of dealing with injury.

In addition, moisture often gets beneath the dressing, and sealed in moisture leads to decay.

As a result, using dressing on tree wounds often does more harm than good.

Is it OK to Put Wound Dressing on Trees? In most cases, the answer is no. Wound dressings such as tar, asphalt, paint or any other petroleum solvents should not be used on trees. If you want to apply a wound dressing for aesthetic purposes, spray on a very thin coating of an aerosol wound dressing. Keep in mind that this is only for appearances.

Good pruning practices are a much better plan to help trees heal. Make clean cuts flush with the trunk of the tree when removing large branches. Straight cuts leave smaller wounds than angled cuts, and smaller wounds are more likely to callus over promptly. Cut broken limbs with ragged ends below the point of injury. Tree trunks often sustain damage during lawn maintenance. Direct the discharge from lawn mowers away from tree trunks and keep a little distance between string trimmers and trees.One circumstance where a wound dressing may help is in regions where oak wilt is a serious problem. Avoid pruning during spring and summer. If you must cut during this time, apply a wound dressing that contains fungicide and insecticide.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wound-dressing-on-trees.htm
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