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Young apple tree damage #873322

Asked June 16, 2024, 2:37 PM EDT

My young apple tree sustained damage during recent MN storm. Whole top of tree broke off. Remove and replace or can I trim in a way beneficial for regrowth?

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
I need a picture of the tree to comment.
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied June 16, 2024, 3:48 PM EDT
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The Question Asker Replied June 19, 2024, 5:14 PM EDT
Thank you for writing back.
I am sorry that tree is not worth saving.
A side note, tree guards like that tube are a great idea to keep rabbits and mice from eating bark of young trees BUT they should only be on from November through mid April.  Left on too long they can soften the bark with condensed water, opening the bark to damage from bacterial and fungal and insect diseases.
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied June 19, 2024, 6:29 PM EDT

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