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Mushrooms on Tree Roots: Sign of Internal Decay—Call an Arborist

Mushrooms on exposed roots mean fungus has breached the tree's defenses. Roots likely damaged by construction/mowers. Tree may not be dying yet, but it's compromised. Hire a certified arborist (georgiaarborist.org) to assess stability.

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