Q.Tree Has Vertical Split About 7 Inches In The Main Branch – 4 Feet From The Ground, Tree Is Seven 7 Tall
Leyland Cypress Tree – Picture attached of vertical split in branch. Will this heal on its own and keep growing or should the tree be replaced? Thank you.
BushDoctor
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Answered on April 24, 2020
You would be surprised what a tree can survive! The injury will not likely kill the tree. That seems to be a very old injury that has already recovered.
There is nothing to be done at this time, but here are some articles to help you with the care of the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm
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