Q.My Dogs Bit Some Bark Off Of My Lilac Tree, Near The Bottom
Will this affect the growth and blooming of my tree? Can I save it?
GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 7, 2022
It doesn't look very deep, so your tree should just heal over. The only issue is it leaves the tree vulnerable to invasion by pests and disease, so you will need to watch for those. This article tells how you can clean the wound so it can heal safely.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
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