by Anura Guruge
on August 14, 2022
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On the top picture is a peach tree that I planted 17 years ago. We had had chequered luck with it because ‘somebody’ (i.e., not I) prunes it too harshly.
This year, very early on in the Summer, the weight of the tiny fruits split the branch.
Yes, I propped it up and used a sling to give it more support.
But, I wanted to try and heal the branch. Mend it.
I have, over the last 10 years, had a fair amount of success mending branches and trees. I am kind of getting good at it.
So, I used all my tricks. I bolted it & used clamps to hold it together. In time I can take the clamps off. The bolt can stay. It has healed inside. All the sap is flowing. I am happy.
