Apple Tree Damage First Aid

Question

Hello, I read your article about tree bark damage and this damage is a bit more. We recently planted a honey crisp tree and today a branch broke off at the trunk and took about 2 maybe 3 inches of bark and such with it going down. Basically it’s damaged as if I was intentionally cutting it and did not do the undercut 1st of the 3 cut method. I don’t think it is as deep as the heart wood but what do I know it is a new tree, only about 6′ tall and not big around. What first aid if any can I do? I saw the advice of making an oval but I am not sure how to correctly do that. Could I cut the broken branch at the collar and wrap it back over the wound? Sorry I am grasping at straws. Thanks.

Answer 1

These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-to-do-for-storm-damage-trees-repair.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wound-dressing-on-trees.htm