How to save him from death

Do I have to seal cavities to save the old apple tree

Was often recommended in the past holes in the trunk to be filled with concrete or building foam, for example, because of the unprovable benefit for the apple tree discouraged. Trees that are otherwise vital can survive for many years with this damage.

However, you should prevent water from pooling in the cavity as this could lead to rot. Just drill with the drilling machine(€52.00 at Amazon*) a hole in the bottom of the cave so the moisture can drain.

Can pruning save an old apple tree?

A vital, old apple tree, that has just been neglected, you can save by cutting back. Through The old apple tree can be pruned even bring it back into such good shape that it bears many fruits.

You should note the following points:

• Don't cut back all the branches at once.
• Plan at least two, better three years for the cutting measures.
• Shorten the tree from top to bottom.
• Use hand tools and not a chainsaw for this work.

How do I save an old apple tree covered in mistletoe?

Are they sitting? mistletoe only in outer crown area, you can see the old apple tree by one targeted cut rescue:

• Remove all branches affected by the epiphytes up to the next branch fork.
• Be sure to cut into healthy wood.

Mistletoe are epiphytic parasites that grow wedge-shaped into the tissue of the apple tree. They deprive the host of water and nutrients, so that its vitality suffers greatly. Unfortunately, if the supporting branches of the fruit tree are affected to a large extent, it often has to be felled.