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Re: [nafex] Continued Arggggh! (More deer damage/apple trees)



Chris,

I did some bridge grafting once on an old peach tree with a huge wound about three
feet above soil level.

I think it should be done in spring when sap is flowing using a dormant 'bridge'.

I'd repeat the bridge grafting in spring and make two or three 'bridges'.

Is it possible to use chicken wire around the trunks of the trees?

I do that to keep beavers away plus I use tree wrap to keep rabbits and voles
away.  And now I've got my Reinette Simirenko surrounded by netting to keep birds
away.

It's a constant battle to protect the trees, but I do have 8' deer fence around
the main part of my orchard.   That was the best investment I ever made!

Good luck,

Derry

Derry Walsh & Bill Chase  email:wchase@interchange.ubc.ca
Aldergrove,  B. C.,  Canada
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: I saranwrapped all the severe damage and attempted 3 bridge grafts on
: the Razor Russet (I had such problems doing it that I don't think
: they'll take).  I put my normal plastic wraps on my trees, which
: doesn't cover the whole trunk, but I'm hoping that the plastic will
: interfere with the "feel" that the buck is looking for.
:
: Chris Mauchline
: SE PA, zone 6



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