Fracture pruning - Coronet cut - Habitat creation

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Interesting technique. If the tree that the branch was attached too is valuable and as a whole needs to be protected how will it “heal” or rather compartmentalize the injury? A simulated “tear or shear” cut is a site for insects to penetrate or fungi to inoculate. I would appreciate it if you could share the science or thought on that. Thank you

[@jak7152]

Hi, the fact of the matter is that due to the branch diameter and therefore wound size, the tree would never manage to occlude such a large wound wither it was cleanly cut or not. The tree has already begun creating a swollen protection zone at the collar of the branch in anticipation of the branch dying off. This means the inevitable spread of decay into the stem will be slowed while the protection zone is given time to further develop. Hope this helps

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

@@jak7152 Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer! I follow your approach and reasoning and agree, especially wound size and associated challenge for tree to callus over it. I also agree with the branch protection zone having time to fortify. I am still a bit nervous about the creation of a perfect micro climate for fungal/ canker inoculation sites vs a smooth cutting surface which equates also to less surface available for inoculation overall. (depending on tree species - some trees are more susceptible-and overall climate...) Thank you again for sharing your experience. Kind regards.

[@danielm.2862]

Nette idee

[@Timberstreetales]

I don’t know mate that sure seemed like a cool idea in theory but yeaaaa nvm lol