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Fallen Aspen tree #876680

Asked July 10, 2024, 1:33 PM EDT

We just had to take down a beautiful Aspen tree due to wind damage. It left a very large, deep gap where it ripped away from the adjoining tree. How do we protect the remaining tree?

Mesa County Colorado

Expert Response

Often there isn't much to do, except try to reduce stress on the remaining tree, but it is hard to say without seeing the tree. Are you able to upload a photo of the remaining tree? 

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 10, 2024, 4:11 PM EDT
Remaining tree and gap between. Gap is very deep where wind ripped trees apart. We don't know if we should try to fill gap with anything. Thanks for your help.

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The Question Asker Replied July 10, 2024, 4:29 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing photos. There is no need to fill in the gap. Trees have the ability to seal their wounds and putting anything on or in a wound can inhibit that process. Having said that, though, I would recommend having an arborist come assess the tree soon. Having a wound at the base like that makes the tree vulnerable to failure. The tree is also experiencing new stressors like wind, without the other trunk to dampen wind. 

We recommend working with arborist on the City of Grand Junction licensed tree care providers list: https://www.gjcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/9426/2023-Forestry-License-Tree-Care-Providers-PDF.


An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 10, 2024, 5:06 PM EDT
Thanks!


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The Question Asker Replied July 10, 2024, 5:45 PM EDT

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