Fuyu Persimmon Damage Recovery Update
Well, after the great responses and advice from SpiritfarmVA, KTrain,TorontoJoe and FingerlickinGood, 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. 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!
