First aid for storm-damaged trees (2014)

In the aftermath of a severe ice or wind storm, many homeowners ask a simple question about their trees: Will they survive? That question arises from the initial impulse to 'get this mess cleaned up.' But hasty decisions can often result in removing trees that could have been saved. Follow these simple guidelines in administering first aid to your trees after a storm.New 1/07; Reviewed 7/14/300