Mis-cut Oak limb fix

[Lamboom]

This oak tree limb was partially cut by mistake. I want to fix it, if possible. One lag-screw on axis A or B ? plus some sort of sealer to prevent bugs.. and also add strength. ... and perhaps some filler that might also add strength... the limb reaches into the center of the tree, so is somewhat supported, and there is a path for nutrients ... sooo, it might live? Many questions here ... Thanks much... Regards, Michael (PS: I didn't do it

 

[Del_]

That limb needs removed with a good cut so it does not tear off the bark. Cut it about two feet out from the cut you posted.

There is nothing more that can be done that is even remotely reasonable.

 

[Lamboom]

Thanks, Del
I get it. But, it is just "mostly dead". What are the risks of trying to save it ..? What if the cut was only 50% through... would you try something then?

 

[Mad Professor]

Do what Del said to remove it, then cut it back to the branch collar so it will try to heal the wound best it can.

To drop limbs you first do an undercut, followed by a top cut, both away from the trunk. Limb should drop without tearing away bark. Finish up with trim to the collar

 

[Lamboom]

Do what Del said to remove it, then cut it back to the branch collar so it will try to heal the wound best it can.

To drop limbs you first do an undercut, followed by a top cut, both away from the trunk. Limb should drop without tearing away bark. Finish up with trim to the collar

Thanks for the reply ... yup, I know that ... I'm not the one who cut it.

 

[Blue Oaks]

Any chance it's facing south and the tree will compensate with another limb headed that direction?

 

[Lamboom]

Nope... sniff! it faces west

 

[TheJollyLogger]

This oak tree limb was partially cut by mistake. I want to fix it, if possible. One lag-screw on axis A or B ? plus some sort of sealer to prevent bugs.. and also add strength. ... and perhaps some filler that might also add strength... the limb reaches into the center of the tree, so is somewhat supported, and there is a path for nutrients ... sooo, it might live? Many questions here ... Thanks much... Regards, Michael (PS: I didn't do it

Trees just don't work that way

 

[Lamboom]

Hi... Apparently not ... but I had to ask...

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Hi... Apparently not ... but I had to ask...

I get it... sorry, but all you can do is make a good clean cut and let it heal

 

[Blue Oaks]

Nope... sniff! it faces west

It might be close enough haha. Any other branches pointing in the same direction? My oaks recover fairly quickly and fill out E-S-W much better than North.

 

[fishdrivel]

This oak tree limb was partially cut by mistake. I want to fix it, if possible. One lag-screw on axis A or B ? plus some sort of sealer to prevent bugs.. and also add strength. ... and perhaps some filler that might also add strength... the limb reaches into the center of the tree, so is somewhat supported, and there is a path for nutrients ... sooo, it might live? Many questions here ... Thanks much... Regards, Michael (PS: I didn't do it

I'm going to assume this is a joke.
What if you cut halfway through your thigh and put some screws in it? Put some peanut butter on it to seal it up?