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I was wondering if anyone out there has any idea how to save a mango tree that has been ring barked by a hare.I was told honey onto affected area then cover with glad wrap so have just done that this morning but would appreciate any comments you may have. Thanks Will

Time: 16th September 2010 2:12pm

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allybanana says...
Bridge graft is the best, if the ringbarked is complete it is the only way it will survive above the graft. If it is not complete what your doing should be adequate just make sure the remaining bark join stays alive.

To bridge graft, one grafts heathy sticks or bark from the same tree, from one side of the wound to the other, this reestablishes flow of sugars from the leaves of the tree to the roots http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/components/DG0532c.html#bridge. I have never done it mysealf but it shouldnt be to hard as the tree would give it lots of sap flow. Maby wrap wound and grafts in plastic for first couple of weeks after operation to reduce dehydration of new wood. One of the most important things i have found when doing rind grafts which this essentialy is, is to wrap firmly to give good contact and seal well with wound sealent when finished, I use the italian wound dressing, the one with the pink lid not the tar one. liquid nails is also good but not silicon.

If you get stuck talk to your local nursuries if you are very lucky you will find someone with horticultral training who works there.

No fear you cant make it any worse. Good luck.
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Time: 16th September 2010 10:15pm

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allybanana says...
I have found a beter resource for explaining bridge graft with good pics

http://www.rootsofpeace.org/assets/Vegetative%20Propagation%20Techniques.pdf

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i read that somtimes the tree looks ringbarked but it is only the top layer of bark removed in this case it can repair itsealf, if it is chewed down to wood all the way around then the bridge is nececarry. it would also be possible to use wood from another mango tree for the job.



Time: 17th September 2010 7:21pm

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Jason says...
You only need a veery small amount of cambium intact for it to grow back sometimes even a complete gap will have enough reserves to join back together. I took a pick to a large stringy bark that I didn't want anymore. I only left about 1cm of cambium in two spots since I felt guilty about killing the tree outright so I figured I'd just slow it right now :) and it's almost grown back 100% complete now. I've had damaged Avocados that were completely ring barked grow back together also. The damage was so bad on one avocado it had decided it was done for and flowered out of season

Time: 19th September 2010 6:05pm

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brad says...
Lewis and Alexander's book has the attached example
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Time: 20th September 2010 11:23am

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peetah says...
when do you remove the cling wrap?

Time: 20th September 2010 6:54pm

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