I have a silver maple that I planted in the spring of 2007. The trunk is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and stands about 9 to 10 feet tall.
North Texas storms have been coming through, and the tree now has some damage about 4 foot up the trunk.
See the pictures here...
I'v also heard of wrapping it with duct tape, and checking it every three months.
What is the best method to repair this type of damage?
Is it a good idea to keep it covered, or will direct sunlight be more beneficial? Maybe some velcro straps to keep the bark as close to the inner trunk as possible?