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This tree split during a thunderstorm
This damage is common on shade trees that are not placed on a preventive pruning program. Damage can be reduced substantially with appropriate structural pruning.
One of the codominant stems on this mahogany split from the tree. |
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Mahogany showing substantial damage to the trunk from a large codominant stem splitting from the tree. |
Close-up shows that roots had begun growing in the decayed area that began as a result of the inclusion. This is a common occurrence on many planted shade trees. |
