Hi folks, long time lurker here, first time posting. A harsh winter with record snowfalls caused this young Crimson Queen to snap in 2 places. 2 stainless steel bolts, and 3 years later...the Queen is doing just fine and the bolts are almost invisible
welcome to the forums. Good to hear. That repair method has been suggested on here, but not much, if any, feedback.
Welcome! Thanks for the picture that shows the repair and the second photo that shows how the tree has recovered. I'm glad you shared it!
Hi Sean, I have done it on a few of mine in the past and it worked great. I took the screw out after the third year and the hole is begun to fill every year. Please make sure you loose up the bolt every six months else the trunk will grow thru the screw and you may have a hard time to get it out later. Good luck, steven
Stainless steel nut, bolt and washer :) I can't get the bolt out now without causing considerable bark damage, looks like it's going to have to stay put.
I've seen a tree eat a bike, so I think you will be fine. Plus its insurance against it splitting again.
From what I've read, you can let a stainless steel bolt grow into the tree without worry for any future harm. The tree grows over it. It's the most tree-friendly way to attach a tree swing to a limb, according to several sources online.