[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

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I planted a Lysilloma last year, a discount tree from a reputable nursery with evidence of cold splitting the bark at the base.  I wrapped the tree in hopes it would help during the year to keep bacteria, insects and possibly slow down the split.  Leaves on the tree today (youngest leaves) are brown, I unwrapped the tree and the bark is split with the inner part of the tree bulging but looking hard and free of pests or bacteria.  What else can I do for this tree to try to save it.  Would heavy fertilizing help for nutrients?  Thx.