Just bought Tuscarora trunk concern

[paulmars]

Just received it in mail. About 12" above ground this tree had grown two trunks & one was removed. It looks like it was pretty developed before it was removed.The remaining trunk is 15 degrees from vertical. I know it will straighten, but I'm concerned that this tree will remain weaker in this area.

This tree is replacing a tree that was hurricane blown over. I dont want a weak area in the main truck. Is my concern valid?

Tks,
Paul

 

[oneeye]

Just received it in mail. About 12" above ground this tree had grown two trunks & one was removed. It looks like it was pretty developed before it was removed.The remaining trunk is 15 degrees from vertical. I know it will straighten, but I'm concerned that this tree will remain weaker in this area.

This tree is replacing a tree that was hurricane blown over. I dont want a weak area in the main truck. Is my concern valid?

Tks,
Paul

I hope you didn't plant the tree in the same hole as the other one. If its already planted the only thing you can do is to stake it. Staking is not the best for the tree in the long run because it weakens the trunk. If you stake, do it only long enough to straighten the tree or to protect it in a storm and then release the stake. Wind is what gives the tree strength and vitality. In a few years the tree will be suited to the area just fine. Good luck.

 

[paulmars]

A valid message

 

[oneeye]

A valid message

I see what you are talking about friend. You don't have anything to worry about. All you can do is help the plant stay healthy as possible. For some reason I was thinking this was a full-fledged tree, not knowing its a Crape Myrtle. As long as you didn't plant the plant too deep you will be good to go. Keep us posted on the results.

 

[paulmars]

That area which will support the entire weight of canopy wont be inherently weaker throughout the life of the tree? Possibly failing during one of our hurricanes or tornadoes?

 

[DirtMechanic]

Is the wounded wood around the cut healing normally?

 

[oneeye]

A valid message

When your tree is dormant in the Winter I would cut those bottom limbs off.

 

[paulmars]

Is the wounded wood around the cut healing normally?

Idk

 

[DirtMechanic]

Idk

Sorry those pics are too blurry to see but at first glance I get the impression it is scabbing normally and that the bent shape is actually going to continue as that appears to be the habit of the tree.

Oh wait...thats a crape myrtle?

You will not be able to kill it. Every wound grows more heads like a hydra. The roots tickle the other side of the planet. Its also inherently more flexible than a hardwood.