Not an arborist so please hear and take certified advice. Looks like there is a good deal of rot just above where it cracked. Crack looks to be pretty bad and would assume slow death of the tree is coming and not much can be done to save. I think she’s a goner :/
I’m not sure what it is but that large spigot looking thing that has been nailed through the tree I would guess has been a contributing factor to this rot. I’d figure that exposes the inner parts of the trunk to harmful pests/bacteria.
Also not sure about that mulch ring, chance the tree was planted too deep as well which will contribute to rot.
DanoPinyon
It’ll live for a few more years, it won’t succumb tomorrow.
JayTeeDeeUnderscore
Trim it back as close as possible to the end of the split. A gap will trap moisture and promote rot. Wait a season to judge how much of a scar forms at the bark edge. Active healing is a good sign. If the canopy dies back, you’ll have your answer, but wait and see is a good approach.
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Not an arborist so please hear and take certified advice. Looks like there is a good deal of rot just above where it cracked. Crack looks to be pretty bad and would assume slow death of the tree is coming and not much can be done to save. I think she’s a goner :/
I’m not sure what it is but that large spigot looking thing that has been nailed through the tree I would guess has been a contributing factor to this rot. I’d figure that exposes the inner parts of the trunk to harmful pests/bacteria.
Also not sure about that mulch ring, chance the tree was planted too deep as well which will contribute to rot.
It’ll live for a few more years, it won’t succumb tomorrow.
Trim it back as close as possible to the end of the split. A gap will trap moisture and promote rot. Wait a season to judge how much of a scar forms at the bark edge. Active healing is a good sign. If the canopy dies back, you’ll have your answer, but wait and see is a good approach.