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Sweetgum Trunk Rot from Water Entry: Hire an Arborist

Trunk rot on sweetgum started where water entered—likely a limb stub or competing crotch. Damage is substantial; trunk may snap in storm. Hire ISA-certified arborist (georgiaarborist.org) to assess. No DIY fix.

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