Sealant for Tree

In our local park, there is a large gum tree. The top 2/3 has died back. The bottom 1/3 is growing well. If I cut off the top, there will be a large area (say 2 ft radius) exposed to the elements. I feel it should probably be sealed to avoid further damage to the tree. What should I use to seal the area? The local council is not interested in doing anything.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 05/18/2011 @ 6:47 pm

You should not seal the area. This can actually trap disease into the wound and harm the tree further. What you can do it treat the wound with a fungicide. This will help to kill some of the possible diseases that could harm the tree while the wound heals.

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