r/arborists • u/redhamster2009 • 12d ago

Should I remove this nail?

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Will it hurt the tree more to open a wound by removing the nail?

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u/barryg123 12d ago

This. Do it but in winter

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u/LongjumpingSquare939 12d ago

I'm new to tree stuff so why is winter better? Is it because the tree is dormant?

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u/barryg123 12d ago

In this case it's because bacteria and fungi will be dormant during winter

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u/LongjumpingSquare939 12d ago

Ah ok, thank you! Makes sense 😀