Question From:
Robyn Williamson in Bombira, Mudgee New South Wales
Nature of problem:
Wounds in bark
Type of Plant (if known):
Ginko Biloba
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Deep wounds in the trunk
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Heavy clay but planted in compost
How often do you water the plant:
periodically
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
totally exposed
How long since you planted it:
3 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
7 weeks ago with liquid Thrive
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Nil, just noticed the wounds.
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Other Comments:
Devastated and astonished. Cannot imagine what has caused this. Help urgently needed
Answer:
Hi Robyn, Watering “periodically” may be the cause. There is very little detail in your question. You didn’t mention if the plant has any live leaves, for example. My guess is that during the last drought, you didn’t keep the water up to it, It is now probably beyond help. Sorry, Don