bark damage to pecan tree

Question

A large pecan tree in our front yard was hit by a car and has bark damage about 1 ft wide and 3 ft long. What should we do to protect the tree? It is more than 50 years old and we don’t want to lose it. Thanks.

Answer 1

The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm