Careless me. I posted this in the for sale forum and couldn't see how to move it here; or delete it. Help...So sorry...
I just had to cut some rather large limbs from my mango tree. It was unfortunately planted over 40 years ago under power lines - stupid me.
I've been able to keep it down, but notice I sometimes get a bit of rot on the pruned limb - like there is a 1/2 to 3/4 inch hole. Looks like rot anyway.
Just wondering, should I put some whitewash on the cuts and will that prevent the rot. Or use the pruning "tar" stuff?
The cuts are angled so that rain will roll off.
If I do whitewash, will that prevent new shoots? I want new shoots 'cuz want to do some more grafting on it.
Or just leave the limbs alone - maybe use shade cloth to keep sun off. Was told that limbs need to avoid direct sun so to not sunburn.
Thanks,