The Science Behind Tree Compartmentalization: How Trees Heal After Pruning
Key Takeaways Trees don’t heal wounds as humans do; they seal them off through a process called compartmentalization. The scientific model behind this process is known as CODIT, or Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees. A properly placed pruning cut, at the branch collar, allows a tree to wall off damage efficiently. Poor cuts, including flush […]
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