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Crabapple with Trunk Rot: Cut Below Damage

Q: Crabapple has large rotten hole from broken limb. Cut below hole?

A: Yes, cut below hole. Damage permanently weakens trunk. Side branch turning vertical will become strong new leader. Future 'J' bend in trunk is fine.

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