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Repairing a Broken Branch on Chinese Pistache Tree

The Situation

A gardener wrapped a partially broken branch with jute twine. After a month, the branch grew around the twine but the break hadn't healed. Removing the twine revealed the break persisted.

Advice

Re-wrap the branch with jute twine; trees can grow around such materials without harm (similar to trees incorporating fencing).
For specialized tree repair, consult tree expert Jim Hyland via the Trees forum.

Key Point

Natural jute twine is biodegradable and unlikely to damage the tree. The branch may eventually compartmentalize the wound.

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