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Maple Girdling Root: Remove If Less Than 1/4 Trunk Affected

A root circling the trunk (girdling root) strangles the tree. If less than 25% of trunk circumference is affected, remove root now. For larger roots, wait until winter. Details at xrl.us/girdling.

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