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apple tree damage #879660
Asked July 31, 2024, 8:14 PM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
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It is not recommended to use paint or anything like that. It is better to let the tree heal itself. Trees have the ability to build cells that will protect the damaged area. Smooth the break as much as possible.
I would keep an eye on it over the next couple of years.