Damaged Tree Bark

[Jarred525]

Well, knew it would happen to a few trees during the logging. What do you guys recommend to paint on the exposed areas to hopefully prevent decay/insect damage?

 

[Diehard Hunter]

They actually make a wound sealer for trees.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Tree Kote. I think its spelled like that or at least close.

 

[Chaneylake]

Tree Kote. I think its spelled like that or at least close.

that is good stuff, some of the old timers in my area still like the "mule hide tar", if they can still find it, most any tar type coating will do wonders

 

[Bud Soda]

I have used spray undercoat from auto parts store on deer rubbed apple trees. Worked fine.

 

[Jarred525]

Thanks, looks like a gallon of Tree Kote is about ~26 bucks. Going to see if any local nurseries carry it to save shipping.

 

[pass-thru]

lol...save your money! There's a big difference between logging damage and pruning wounds. If your trees are catfaced from loggs skidding, they may live for years but they're not coming back from it!

 

[Jarred525]

lol...save your money! There's a big difference between logging damage and pruning wounds. If your trees are catfaced from loggs skidding, they may live for years but they're not coming back from it!

Yep, he has scarred a few which I knew would happen. Most about the size of a small plate. I am going to give it a stab and see what happens.

 

[Boone 58]