Fairy tales colorfully describe how well animals live in tree hollows, and only gardeners look at this formation in the tree trunk with sadness.
It is clear that the harvest, as well as the tree itself, are under threat. If decisive action is not taken, then soon the only thing left to do is to remove the tree.
Folk recipes offer several ways to seal a hollow in a fruit tree.
It is worth noting that the reason for the appearance of holes in the barrel is mechanical damage.
Most often frost cracks and lack of proper care. Sometimes rodents interfere.
Be that as it may, but with the appearance of a hole in the trunk, the tree's nutrition will be disrupted. Over time, it will increase, and eventually lead to the death of shoots and the death of the apple or pear tree.
How to seal
1. First, you need to clean the hole, as the wood may be affected by fungus. Then we treat it with a solution of copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture.
2. If insects are found in the hole, they must be eliminated using insecticides.
3. If the hollow is large, it is recommended to use a cement solution. Small holes can be filled with mounting foam.
Prevention
The most important thing is to prevent holes from forming in the tree trunk.
To do this, it is necessary to whitewash the trunks in a timely manner, prune them properly, and also carry out timely processing, fertilizing, and other mandatory procedures that strengthen the health of the tree.
For reference
A hollow is a partially closed cavity in the trunk or branch of trees of various species. It is formed naturally, most often in old or dead trees.
