[Lottiegob]

What's the modern view on how to deal with recently pruned fruit tree wounds - whether to paint Arbrax or similar or just leave them to the elements?

[gillie]

It is now recommended that you just leave them.

[Yorkie]

I agree.  Just make sure that there are no snagging, untidy ends.

[Kleftiwallah]

I'm having a crack at grafting this year.   Cheers,   Tony.

[solway cropper]

Funny how ideas change. When I worked in Forestry 40 years ago we always painted over the wounds but the thinking now is they will heal faster if exposed to the air.