A 6-year-old aspen grove lost one 8-inch tree that snapped at ground level in wind. The break revealed rot; others appear healthy.
The tree likely declined over months/years. Fungal cankers (e.g., Hypoxylon) girdle trunks, causing failure. Often only one tree in a stand is affected.
Review US Forest Service aspen canker guide for symptoms on remaining trees.
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