Are there any damaged branches hanging from the tree?
Is there any loose bark on the trunk?
Are there any split forks or partially broken branches?
Was your tree uprooted?
Remove all damaged branches at the nearest lateral branch, bud, or main stem and not in the middle of a branch. Branches smaller than 3-inches in diameter can be removed using pruning shears or a pole-pruner. Use a sharp saw to remove larger branches. If a power saw is used, a safety rope and harness are essential. After pruning is complete, all wounds larger than 1½ to 2 inches in diameter can be coated with wound dressing or pruning paint.
Carefully trim away all loose bark back to the area where it is solidly attached. Do not cut too deeply into the wood of the tree. This cutting of the bark is referred to as a bark tracing. If possible, all bark wounds should be cut into an elliptical shape, being careful to keep the trace as narrow as possible. This may be difficult in large areas. However, trimming the bark in this manner will encourage rapid healing with minimal wood decay. After pruning is complete, all wounds larger than 1½ to 2 inches in diameter can be coated with wound dressing or pruning paint.
Some forks and main branches that are split apart or partially broken may be repaired without removing one or both branches. This type of work is usually beyond the capability of most homeowners unless they have experienced assistance. The proper procedure for repair begins with drawing the split together using a small block and tackle or winch. Drill holes through both halves of the split in which the bolt or rod is inserted. With long split areas, 2 or more bolts may be necessary.
If the tree is large, it cannot be saved and must be removed. For some smaller trees, it may be possible to straighten the tree and brace it using cables. Some type of power lift or equipment is usually necessary to pull the tree upright. Do not attempt this procedure unless 1/3 to 1/2 of the roots are still in the soil and the remaining exposed roots are relatively compact and undisturbed. Before the tree is pulled upright, remove some soil from beneath the root mass so the roots will be placed below the existing soil grade level. Once the tree is back in the upright position, fill in the soil as needed.
Your tree appears to be undamaged or only slightly damaged. If the storm had caused a leaf or fruit drop on your tree, all you can do is provide your tree with good care. Water it when it needs watering and provide it extra nutrients by fertilizing the soil around it.
https://agrilife.org/treecarekit/after-the-storm/repairing-storm-damaged-trees/
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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