Note: Reposting as a Gardening Talk thread, my reply to advice I received over at the welcome forum.
Fuyu Persimmon Damage Recovery Update
Well, after the great responses and advice from @SpiritFarmVa , @ktrain ,@TorontoJoe and @Figgerlickinggood , I tried several methods to restore side branching wiped out by a falling tree. I tried either cuts or notches above dormant buds, sealed breaks with wood glue, and bud grafted a new branch using active top growth. Photos below show new bud growth below both cuts and notches. There was some question about whether bud grafting to persimmons was effective. Notably, The bud graft is viable so far and I have hope.
I'm not sure how to manage primary branch and would appreciate any advice. The existing primary emerges above a damaged section of trunk. Should I consider cutting trunk below damaged section and grafting an active branch, or let it try to recover? This prolific 3- year old tree gave us 50+ excellent persimmons last year, so I consider it well worth the effort.
Many thanks again for all of the advice!
Fuyu Persimmon Damage Recovery Update
Well, after the great responses and advice from @SpiritFarmVa , @ktrain ,@TorontoJoe and @Figgerlickinggood , I tried several methods to restore side branching wiped out by a falling tree. I tried either cuts or notches above dormant buds, sealed breaks with wood glue, and bud grafted a new branch using active top growth. Photos below show new bud growth below both cuts and notches. There was some question about whether bud grafting to persimmons was effective. Notably, The bud graft is viable so far and I have hope.
I'm not sure how to manage primary branch and would appreciate any advice. The existing primary emerges above a damaged section of trunk. Should I consider cutting trunk below damaged section and grafting an active branch, or let it try to recover? This prolific 3- year old tree gave us 50+ excellent persimmons last year, so I consider it well worth the effort.
Many thanks again for all of the advice!
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