If the bark on one side of a tree branch is dead, should the branch be removed even though it's still alive? (i.e. Is the branch compromised beyond repair?)
what kind of tree is it? any chance of a pic? technically trees dont repair (ie heal, but they do attempt to seal) according to Shigo's CODIT theory. but perhaps you can minimize future issue by removing part of the branch now.
It's a citrus tree. There's no opening in the bark but the dead part is noticeably different than its live counterpart - it is sunken/shrunken and has turned brown. Since I can't see the situation improving I'm thinking of cutting my losses (pun) thus forcing the tree to channel the nutrients to the remaining branch. (Seems logical.) Sorry but no pic.
