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Ginkgo Bark Torn by Machinery: Clean the Wound and Monitor

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A lawn roller/aerator tore an 8″×3″ patch of bark off a 20‑ft ginkgo. The wound is vertical (good for healing). Ginkgos are resilient. Clean jagged edges with a sharp knife; remove loose bark (it won’t reattach). Wound dressings aren’t needed, but if desired, Lac Balsam (grafting sealant) is the only product the expert recommends. Avoid future machine damage near the trunk and don’t compact soil over roots.

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