4 Inch Burl Fell Off Copper Beech Tree. Should I Seal Area Expose On Tree? Can Rubber Seal Be Used?

Question

Just found the burl on ground yesterday. It is round and about 4 inches in diameter. There is an obvious uncovered space in bark where it was and wondering if that space should be sealed and if so with what.

Answer 1

If you do seal the area, make sure to use something that is designed for use as a plant seal.

This should be, largely, unnecessary. As long as the tree isn't weeping, badly, from these spots the wound should not be significant.