Does it come with a brush?

Yes. The brush is built into the top of the can, so you apply straight from the container.

Petroleum asphalt in an aliphatic petroleum solvent, with an antiseptic added. It is black and dries as a protective coat.

Can I use it on roses and fruit trees?

Yes. The maker lists roses, fruit trees, shrubs and grafts among its uses.

Should I seal every pruning cut?

No. Many arborists advise leaving small, clean cuts open; dressings are most useful on larger wounds and grafts.

Can it be used on pots?

Yes. It can waterproof planting pots and tubs as well as seal plant wounds.

How much does one can cover?

Coverage depends on cut size; a thin coat over each wound is enough, so one pint handles many typical home-pruning cuts.

Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt

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$14.95at WalmartChecked Nov 12

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Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt

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Last seen at $14.95 at Walmart on Nov 12.

Our take on the Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt

Bonide Pruning Sealer is a black, brush-top liquid dressing for pruning cuts, grafts and wounds on trees, shrubs and roses. It is a petroleum-asphalt sealant with an antiseptic that coats the cut to block moisture, disease and insects and to slow sap flow. The attached brush makes it a one-piece tool, unlike tubs of paste that need a separate applicator. It suits home gardeners with a few trees or roses; many orchardists now skip wound dressings, so its value is in convenience and coverage rather than in healing.

Best forHome gardeners pruning trees, shrubs and rosesSealing grafts and storm-damaged limbsWaterproofing planting pots and tubsAnyone who wants a brush built into the can

Pros

Brush attached to the can, no separate tool
Liquid goes on fast and covers cuts evenly
Seals moisture, insects and sap flow
Also works for waterproofing pots and boxes
Won't burn or run, per the maker

Cons

Petroleum-asphalt formula has a strong solvent smell
Black color is visible on light bark
Some horticulturists question whether wound dressings help
Liquid can drip on vertical cuts
Small cuts may not need sealing at all

Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt prices at every store

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$14.95Checked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

4.7 / 5135 ratings

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, buyers mostly find it easy to apply and effective at sealing cuts. The built-in brush and thick coating draw the most praise; a few mention the smell and mess.

What people mention

ApplicationPraisedBuyers like that the attached brush makes sealing cuts fast and clean.
Seal qualityPraisedOwners say it forms a durable coating over pruned and damaged wood.
SmellCriticisedA few note a strong petroleum solvent odor while applying.
MessMixedSome find the liquid drips on upright cuts and takes care to apply neatly.

About the Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt

Bonide Pruning Sealer is a liquid dressing for pruning cuts, grafts and wounds on trees and shrubs, including roses and fruit trees. It forms a protective coating that helps keep out moisture, disease and insects. It also limits the excessive flow of sap.

The formula contains an antiseptic and a sealant, made with petroleum asphalt and aliphatic petroleum solvent. It won't burn or run. The cap has a built-in brush, so no separate brush is needed to apply it.

It can also be used to waterproof planting pots and tubs.

Type: Liquid pruning sealer
Size: 16 oz (1 pint)
Color: Black
Ingredients: Petroleum asphalt, aliphatic petroleum solvent
Applicator: Attached brush top
Use on: Trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees
Other uses: Waterproofing planting pots and boxes

Specifications

color: MulticolorSource
size: 16-OunceSource

Questions and answers

Does it come with a brush?: Yes. The brush is built into the top of the can, so you apply straight from the container.
What is it made of?: Petroleum asphalt in an aliphatic petroleum solvent, with an antiseptic added. It is black and dries as a protective coat.
Can I use it on roses and fruit trees?: Yes. The maker lists roses, fruit trees, shrubs and grafts among its uses.
Should I seal every pruning cut?: No. Many arborists advise leaving small, clean cuts open; dressings are most useful on larger wounds and grafts.
Can it be used on pots?: Yes. It can waterproof planting pots and tubs as well as seal plant wounds.
How much does one can cover?: Coverage depends on cut size; a thin coat over each wound is enough, so one pint handles many typical home-pruning cuts.
Where is the Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt cheapest?: At Walmart, for $14.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Bonide 225 Pruning Sealer, Liquid, Petroleum Solvent, Black, 1 Pt?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings.

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