cpknerr on Nostr: Yes you can save it. This is what I'd do: First take some weight off by cutting off ...
Yes you can save it.
This is what I'd do:
First take some weight off by cutting off some of the branches that are putting the most stress on the tree.
Then I'd pull the wound close togetherwith a ratchet strap up a little bit on the 2 main branches.
Then wrap the wound together to get a tight fit with another strap, tight as you can.
Both of these straps will stay on at least until next spring if not longer. You want that wound to heal good. If anything leave the upper strap on longer so it can heal longer and release it slowly over a few months so the new growth learns to take the weight next year.
In the spring prune the larger branches back so there is not so much weight out so far. Knock some of the fruit off too as it is healing so it isn't so heavy.
It's a good looking tree! You have a good start to shaping it.
This is what I'd do:
First take some weight off by cutting off some of the branches that are putting the most stress on the tree.
Then I'd pull the wound close togetherwith a ratchet strap up a little bit on the 2 main branches.
Then wrap the wound together to get a tight fit with another strap, tight as you can.
Both of these straps will stay on at least until next spring if not longer. You want that wound to heal good. If anything leave the upper strap on longer so it can heal longer and release it slowly over a few months so the new growth learns to take the weight next year.
In the spring prune the larger branches back so there is not so much weight out so far. Knock some of the fruit off too as it is healing so it isn't so heavy.
It's a good looking tree! You have a good start to shaping it.