Swanson Tree

This live oak was hit by a car, the impact damaged 4/5 of the circumference killing the same amount of cambium, the layer responsible for generating new vascular tissue. This tree will never be able to generate new pholem or xylem cells where the cambium layer is dead. The dead area will eventually decay, leaving the tree suseptible to wind through. Since this is a high traffic entrance to a large subdivision we are recommending removal. Can't save them all.

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