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Mimosa Tree Bark Bare Spots: Need Photo for Diagnosis

Melvin's large mimosa in Fort Worth has bare bark spots on several limbs, not gnawed. Steve requests a photo to determine if areas lack branching, show bark damage, or have mushrooms at base.

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