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Sealant for my acer?

BerkleyBerkley Posts: 428
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I would like to restore my acer to a "tree shape" by removing up to five of the lower branches which are turning down towards the ground and spoiling the shape. Do you think I will need to apply sealant (none of the branches are very thick).

I could supply a December photo if it would help ...

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,278

    No.

    I think most people believe that sealants for cut tree branches, do more harm than good. That is certainly what the tree surgeon I use says.

    There are ashtrays of emulsion,
    for the fag ends of the aristocracy.

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,221

    Acers are pretty robust. I've never known anyone use a sealant on cut branches.

    There are several where I work which are pruned every year, mainly to stop them outgrowing their spot. They've been there for over twenty  years and are very healthy. One was cut back quite a lot a few years ago with no ill effects.

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 13,278

    I am surprised you recommend tar wash DHR. I have never seen this advised.

    There are ashtrays of emulsion,
    for the fag ends of the aristocracy.

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 9,971

    I would agree, no sealant - there's no need.
    I gave one of my acers a 'winter wash' last year as it had a bad infestation of scale insects, and it recovered well this year, and no scale insects.

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 82,740

    I thought Tar wash had been discontinued

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