Hi Jay! Thanks for sharing those excellent tips for saving a tree! Great precision felling on that one! I have had to do similar amputations on trees to save the main tree.
Mr Jay!! That's a very good idea to address that dead limb!! Around here by me in central Wisconsin most people that have any amount of property don't ever maintain there trees or land!! So much dead and dying trees its pretty sad!! Stay safe my friend!!
Hey Tim! I know its so sad same thing in areas around here in NH! I constantly drive and see so many blow overs and tangled trees and vines etc... Id clean it all up for FREE cause id like the wood lol!
Jay, Did you think about sealing it with pruning sealer? I’ve tried it and also have left it raw like you did. Generally I’ve found that those I didn’t seal became a hollow after about 8-10 years. A spray paint style can of pruning sealer is only a few dollars, and may be worth it. Maybe try an experiment on your channel by doing one each way and checking the healing every 6 months or so.
LOL, You have a great sence of humor Sir and I Love it 👍😉 Great aiming at that tree Sir 👍👍👍 Great saving tree cut Sir 👍 Shutt !!! I won't tell any one about your secret project about your deck and pizza oven Sir 🤣😉👍 Oupss, I guess it is too late !!!🥴🤣 CHeers !!!
Sorry if I missed this, but the dressing of the tree just entails making sure that the final cut reveals healthy wood so insects don’t return? I am in a residential area of a university town. Next to our place is a rental with a new landlord who has been told by a tree “care” company that several trees have rot/need to be cut down. They are all still leaving with what appear to be healthy crowns. They may be 111 years old, as an old farmstead was broken up into parcels, and the rental was built between the trees and a 111-year-old farmhouse, now also a rental. I feel strongly that someone without a vested interest in taking down the trees should make the determination of whether they just need trimming or do need to be fully cut down. I’m thinking our university extension office might be a good bet-but do you have any other recommendations? Thanks so much for this video!
Thank you, very clear Is there anything you can seal the wound, I have seen something like glue or a dark black cover that some people use. Is it necessary to do that
Nice drop bud , here in Connecticut the bugs are attacking the ash like that one and killing them , that’s why dot and tree guys are all over them , ash great wood cut split burn same day 👍🏻
Hey there. First thank you for your videos and information. I have a tree in my front yard the only tree in my front yard. Some type of bore bug has got to it. And one of the 3 main column limbs that come off the trunk. Is mostly dead. And a good portion of the bark one fourth of the trunk has fell off and you can see the bore holes. Any suggestions. If the limb can be saved I would love that. I don't think I would want the tree still without it. It would just look like an eye sore.
Hey Gerod! Once the bark falls off thats pretty much it! The bark is like the skin of a tree which carries all the nutrients! Once thats gone or more than 25% fallen off I hate to say but the tree is done with. There are some drastic measure than can be taken but just by what you said it seems like its a goner! Let me know!
Good afternoon Jay. Good job.. You missed the fence.. I would have crossed my fingers and toes. Hahahah Keep up the good videos. As always stay safe and always be kind. Go 603..
Hey buddy, you are a life saviour, my jackfruit tree 🌴 is dying but it is dying from the top most branch. Do I need to do the same thing you have shown
Stay tuned for next week's episode of Dr. Jay, Tree Surgeon! I love my trees too. I give them all great big hugs every morning. Seriously, I do love my trees. Even the Eastern Red Cedars. Thanks for showing me how to save trees that have a dead branch growing out from them. Do you seal the open fresh wood with anything, or just leave it alone and let the tree heal on it's own?
I dont treat with anything, I did cut below the collar on this one, normally you leave the collar but the collar was dying so I figured the clean wood would have the best chance! I did this about 4 years ago to a tree out in the side of the house maybe ill go see how its doing and report back!
I have a giant oak tree that is dying the size is like 4ft thick its REALLY masive and its near dead and I'm trying to figure out how to save it its like 70ft tall way taller then my house and about half way up its almost completly dead and the bottem chunk is also dead not like completly its like 70% alive. I don't know what to do its the best tree we have and its so big its Impossible to cut down.
Im sorry you have that tree that is dying! Sounds like a beautiful tree but like all things in nature there is a life cycle and they dont last forever. Its one thing to have a tree top that dies and the rest is healthy but it seems like yours is too far gone to be saved.
I was looking to heal a tree but a tree that is almost dead so I could pull the skin of but it did not naturally fall if I think this tree can still be saved but I don’t know how can you help me? ( I am not from America so sorry for my bad English)
Hey there. I think my cherry tree is having sickness and I have no clue how to help him. This is the second year that it gives damaged cherries. It's a yellow cherry tree. A portion of his leaves are wrinkled or look like someone used a flame near them and burned them. They are full green tho. Can you help me with some advice to aid him, please?
@HomesteadJay yea but eventually you'll start running out of firewood if you have the kind if fires I have. Polarding a couple of trees will give you a constant source of kindling to start them.
Yes this is something I will get too eventually! I have years of cleanup to do in my woods before it even gets to that point but it is a good method indeed.
@@askjeevescosby2928 indeed! We will do a big forestry push in the fall when it cools down and the water level is lower. We have a high water table so summer out in the woods is very soft ground! Come fall we will hit it hard
Hi it depends if it’s a small wound? or just plain old dead. Usually a tree take as year actively dying to get to the point of bark falling off. If it’s not a wound and the whole tree then yes I’m afraid it’s past the point of no return
Good video, but not sure you cut it correctly. I'm not an arborist, let me start there. But I always thought you should cut just above the "collar" where the limb attaches to the main trunk. Not below it. I could be wrong, but I always thought the collar is what would grow over the wound and heat the tree.
You are correct! I should have addressed that but the collar on this one was dead so I was assuming the clean wood would have the best chance! I have cut and limbed trees before and kept the collar as it should be! Thanks for pointing it out I appreciate it!
What was wrong about my cut? I’ve done this before about 4 years ago and the tree has healed over nicely. I’d love to learn if I was doing something wrong
Hey Jay. Your supposed to cut just outside of the “collar”, for codom stem removal with no collar you want that cut at roughly 45 degrees or less, enough to let water run off and not collect but also creating the least amount of surface area seal . Longer diagonal cut= larger surface area. In general on a dead branch if calus tissue has begun to form you don’t want to cut it off, cut to it. The tree has to regrow the calus tissue to keep sealing.
@@hardknot Hey Knot! I should have addressed this in the video but the collar was dying so I figured my best shop was the clean wood. Normally you are correct 100% Hopefully this tree is strong enough to scab over! I dont want to loose it even though it would be good firewood lol!
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
Hi Jay! Thanks for sharing those excellent tips for saving a tree! Great precision felling on that one! I have had to do similar amputations on trees to save the main tree.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for tuning in!
Mr Jay!! That's a very good idea to address that dead limb!! Around here by me in central Wisconsin most people that have any amount of property don't ever maintain there trees or land!! So much dead and dying trees its pretty sad!! Stay safe my friend!!
Hey Tim! I know its so sad same thing in areas around here in NH! I constantly drive and see so many blow overs and tangled trees and vines etc... Id clean it all up for FREE cause id like the wood lol!
I know that was a good feeling when you landed that tree right where you wanted it. I don’t think you could’ve done any better. Excellent job!
Thanks 👍I appreciate it! It was crazy how the tree had a dog leg and still wrapped around the fence without hitting it lol
Jay, Did you think about sealing it with pruning sealer? I’ve tried it and also have left it raw like you did. Generally I’ve found that those I didn’t seal became a hollow after about 8-10 years. A spray paint style can of pruning sealer is only a few dollars, and may be worth it. Maybe try an experiment on your channel by doing one each way and checking the healing every 6 months or so.
Yeah I think I will when I find two trees with similar conditions I want to try something like that! Thanks for tuning in!
LOL, You have a great sence of humor Sir and I Love it 👍😉 Great aiming at that tree Sir 👍👍👍 Great saving tree cut Sir 👍 Shutt !!! I won't tell any one about your secret project about your deck and pizza oven Sir 🤣😉👍 Oupss, I guess it is too late !!!🥴🤣 CHeers !!!
Thanks for keeping the secret LOL! Appreciate you watching!
@@HomesteadJay 🤣😉👍
Sorry if I missed this, but the dressing of the tree just entails making sure that the final cut reveals healthy wood so insects don’t return?
I am in a residential area of a university town. Next to our place is a rental with a new landlord who has been told by a tree “care” company that several trees have rot/need to be cut down. They are all still leaving with what appear to be healthy crowns. They may be 111 years old, as an old farmstead was broken up into parcels, and the rental was built between the trees and a 111-year-old farmhouse, now also a rental.
I feel strongly that someone without a vested interest in taking down the trees should make the determination of whether they just need trimming or do need to be fully cut down. I’m thinking our university extension office might be a good bet-but do you have any other recommendations? Thanks so much for this video!
Sorry for late reply. Hard to give advice when not physically looking at something! I’d call another company and get a second opinion
Thank you, very clear
Is there anything you can seal the wound, I have seen something like glue or a dark black cover that some people use. Is it necessary to do that
if you make a proper collar cut the tree should heal and scab over!
Nice slo mo! Invest in the future harvest. Good job.
Thats the idea!
Thank you for this video!☺️
You're so welcome!
Nice drop bud , here in Connecticut the bugs are attacking the ash like that one and killing them , that’s why dot and tree guys are all over them , ash great wood cut split burn same day 👍🏻
Yeah ive heard of that ash borer before! Thing takes down trees FAST! Luckily we "cross our fingers" havent been plagued buy it!
Hey there. First thank you for your videos and information. I have a tree in my front yard the only tree in my front yard. Some type of bore bug has got to it. And one of the 3 main column limbs that come off the trunk. Is mostly dead. And a good portion of the bark one fourth of the trunk has fell off and you can see the bore holes. Any suggestions. If the limb can be saved I would love that. I don't think I would want the tree still without it. It would just look like an eye sore.
Hey Gerod! Once the bark falls off thats pretty much it! The bark is like the skin of a tree which carries all the nutrients! Once thats gone or more than 25% fallen off I hate to say but the tree is done with. There are some drastic measure than can be taken but just by what you said it seems like its a goner! Let me know!
Excellent info. Nice job taking care of the forest.
Thanks 👍Just getting started!
No doubt Jay. Tough ones sometimes with no head weight up top. Good stuff👍
You got that right! Id prefer a larger tree something you can get wedges into! More control!
Nice instructional video Jay. Wood fired pizza oven sounds like a great future project too
Can't wait!!
Good afternoon Jay.
Good job.. You missed the fence.. I would have crossed my fingers and toes. Hahahah
Keep up the good videos.
As always stay safe and always be kind.
Go 603..
Hey Gus! Thanks for tuning in buddy! Yes didnt want to hit the fence! That was expensive hahah Go 603! Thanks for tuning in!
Hey buddy, you are a life saviour, my jackfruit tree 🌴 is dying but it is dying from the top most branch. Do I need to do the same thing you have shown
So what do I put on the fresh cut!?
Shouldnt need anything. It will naturally scab over.
Ash is awesome firewood. I’ve got a bunch of dead ones here from the emerald ash borer
Yeah ive heard of that ash borer taking down crazy amounts of trees! Wild!
Very interesting video! It would be awesome to see updates on this tree later 1 year 2 years etc
Sounds good! I did this to another tree years ago ill have to go see how its doing!
Cheers for the video dude. My tree isn’t looking to well in my garden so I’m going to give it a go.
Yes make sure you leave the collar if you do go cut the limb!
Thanks for the tips Jay.
No problem!
what do you put on the Tre where you cut it or do you leave it bare?
Bare! Tree will heal if the collar cut is done correct!
Stay tuned for next week's episode of Dr. Jay, Tree Surgeon!
I love my trees too. I give them all great big hugs every morning.
Seriously, I do love my trees. Even the Eastern Red Cedars.
Thanks for showing me how to save trees that have a dead branch growing out from them. Do you seal the open fresh wood with anything, or just leave it alone and let the tree heal on it's own?
I dont treat with anything, I did cut below the collar on this one, normally you leave the collar but the collar was dying so I figured the clean wood would have the best chance! I did this about 4 years ago to a tree out in the side of the house maybe ill go see how its doing and report back!
Thank you
I have a giant oak tree that is dying the size is like 4ft thick its REALLY masive and its near dead and I'm trying to figure out how to save it its like 70ft tall way taller then my house and about half way up its almost completly dead and the bottem chunk is also dead not like completly its like 70% alive. I don't know what to do its the best tree we have and its so big its Impossible to cut down.
Im sorry you have that tree that is dying! Sounds like a beautiful tree but like all things in nature there is a life cycle and they dont last forever. Its one thing to have a tree top that dies and the rest is healthy but it seems like yours is too far gone to be saved.
Nice drop! Almost like it was made to go around the fence.
Yes it was! I thought that was cool haha glad you noticed that!
I was looking to heal a tree but a tree that is almost dead so I could pull the skin of but it did not naturally fall if I think this tree can still be saved but I don’t know how can you help me? ( I am not from America so sorry for my bad English)
Hey there. The bark is the way the trees get nutrients so if its removed or fallen off theres no way to go back from that Im sorry!
Nice job, show us in 5 years howtje tree is doing
I did this to another tree right when we moved in! Maybe ill go see how its doing!
@@HomesteadJay
Be great to see
Hey there. I think my cherry tree is having sickness and I have no clue how to help him. This is the second year that it gives damaged cherries. It's a yellow cherry tree. A portion of his leaves are wrinkled or look like someone used a flame near them and burned them. They are full green tho. Can you help me with some advice to aid him, please?
I am not sure! Fruit trees are a whole different story and I am unfamiliar! Sorry!
Have you thought about polarding a few trees for a constant supply of firewood
Ive thought about girdling but there’s plenty of natural shed of trees I haven’t had to worry. Not a bad issue to have.
@HomesteadJay yea but eventually you'll start running out of firewood if you have the kind if fires I have. Polarding a couple of trees will give you a constant source of kindling to start them.
Yes this is something I will get too eventually! I have years of cleanup to do in my woods before it even gets to that point but it is a good method indeed.
@HomesteadJay but if you do it now the wood will be ready after the years of cleaning lol
@@askjeevescosby2928 indeed! We will do a big forestry push in the fall when it cools down and the water level is lower. We have a high water table so summer out in the woods is very soft ground! Come fall we will hit it hard
I like your new video today you did a really good jop on this tree todsy good jop buddy how wood stove doing
Awesome thank you!!
Good night too you guys buddy
If it's dying, shouldn't you be giving it Tree P R?
LOL, good one!
PR? Like Personnel rehab? LOL
Hi if you have a tree that has it berk coming off of the trunk what can I do to save it or is it done.
Hi it depends if it’s a small wound? or just plain old dead. Usually a tree take as year actively dying to get to the point of bark falling off. If it’s not a wound and the whole tree then yes I’m afraid it’s past the point of no return
Ok thanks for getting back to me
Good video, but not sure you cut it correctly. I'm not an arborist, let me start there. But I always thought you should cut just above the "collar" where the limb attaches to the main trunk. Not below it. I could be wrong, but I always thought the collar is what would grow over the wound and heat the tree.
You are correct! I should have addressed that but the collar on this one was dead so I was assuming the clean wood would have the best chance! I have cut and limbed trees before and kept the collar as it should be! Thanks for pointing it out I appreciate it!
@@HomesteadJay No problem. I don't mean to be negative. Just having a conversation. I hope it works out for you!
💯👍
Thanks buddy!
That is wonderful to not to many people will do that. They will just cut the whole tree down
Yes no doubt but didnt want to loose this as it gives good shade!
Jay, as a arborist I have to tell you that’s a incorrect cut and process. You don’t cut into the calus tissue. Your teaching wrong.
What was wrong about my cut? I’ve done this before about 4 years ago and the tree has healed over nicely. I’d love to learn if I was doing something wrong
I’ve done this a handful of times around the property and I haven’t had much issues with the main tree. Please advise as I’d like to correct myself
Hey Jay. Your supposed to cut just outside of the “collar”, for codom stem removal with no collar you want that cut at roughly 45 degrees or less, enough to let water run off and not collect but also creating the least amount of surface area seal . Longer diagonal cut= larger surface area. In general on a dead branch if calus tissue has begun to form you don’t want to cut it off, cut to it. The tree has to regrow the calus tissue to keep sealing.
To seal*
@@hardknot Hey Knot! I should have addressed this in the video but the collar was dying so I figured my best shop was the clean wood. Normally you are correct 100% Hopefully this tree is strong enough to scab over! I dont want to loose it even though it would be good firewood lol!
did you ever sit on a wood stove
Id love to have a wood stove but the boiler is enough work lol
The colar cut is not the proper way to do I work in trees over 20 years Westchester county NY
Can you suggest some insight? I’ve done this back to a tree 4 years ago and it’s healed nicely. What can I improve?
Lest save a tree then proceeds to cutting it down
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
That’s not true. I cut the dead limb off which is more prone to infection and bug/bird infestation which could compromise the remaining tree. So removing this limb will SAVE the main tree. Tell me I’m wrong
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Quick trigger there!