Hi..

I have a silver maple tree about 40 feet tall at the corner of my lot line. The state is going to repave the blacktop road so the locals are trimming all branchs that are hanging over the road that are low. Which is fine, (they did a good job).

They also cut the bottom "Y" branch for me that is about 24 inches in dia. , as I was thinking of taking the whole tree down.

Well....now I changed my mind and want to keep the rest of the tree, which looks healthy and is straight. So..what can I get to help seal the "Y" that was cut.?? And...should I re-cut the "Y" straight, level, or at an angle for water run-off.?

I hope the rest of the tree can be saved. Thanks George