Pin Oak Trunk Canker from Mechanical Injury: Replace Tree

The Damage

3‑year‑old pin oak: 12–18″ rust‑colored bark loss down to white wood.

Physical abrasion opened wound → fungus/bacteria entry. No cure; tree will never be strong. Replace and protect new trunk.

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