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What is a flush cut, why should it be avoided?

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What is a flush cut, why should it be avoided?

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A flush cut is removing the “branch collar,” creating a larger wound than if the branch were removed outside the collar. Also, it is likely that some of the parent branch tissue will be removed. The spread of decay inside the tree is greater with flush cuts along with proper healing.

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