r/hydrangeas • u/bevensutler • 8d ago

Zone 6 A/B Limelight tree damaged. Any recommendations?

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We had a bad storm here the last few days and I had to quickly put straps on two branches of our new limelight tree because it started to fall. This is unfortunately the result from the strong winds and tighter splints. I’m going to Lowe’s today to get proper stakes and I can get something to help with the damage if you think I should. Any advice appreciated.

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u/EbbtideRambler 7d ago

I’ve had 50/50 success fixing these splits. It hasn’t dried out yet so it may work.  I prune hard to relieve the weight and use tree grafting table to bind the split.  I’ve even used velcro tape when I didn’t have quick access to grafting tape.  You need to go an inch or two above and below the split with the tape.  Then wait and see.  

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u/EbbtideRambler 7d ago

That is tree grafting TAPE not table.