Search This Blog

Monday, March 19, 2012

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, March 19

Trees Callus Over Open Wounds

Trees don’t heal wounds like people do; instead they grow callus cells and attempt to wall- off or compartmentalize the damage. This process, known as closure, allows the tree to build layers of cells around the wound that blocks the entry of insects and disease. "Tree would paint" and sealer interferes with this natural process. 

No comments:

Post a Comment