Injection needle for injecting woody plants

摘要

The present invention includes a needle and a method for injecting a fluid, such as a medicament, into a woody plant, e.g., trees, shrubs or vines. In one embodiment the needle includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner conduit extending from the proximal end towards the distal end, and at least one aperture in communication with the inner conduit and an outer surface of the body. An area of uniform cross-section in the body contains an indentation in the outer surface of the body where the aperture opens to the outer surface.