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Curly Willow Central Trunk Dead: Internal Rot, Plan Removal

7-year-old curly willow (BC, Canada) has dead central trunk to top, cracked/peeling bark at base. Arborist care history. Expert suspects internal wood rot from old wound.

Progressive Decay

Fungi enter wounds, decay wood slowly. Tree walls off infection. Eventually: more dead branches, structural failure in storms. No cure. Fertilize/water to slow progression.

Replacement Planning

Monitor until hazard risk, then remove. For replacement: consult local forestry/nursery for Okanagan Valley species (consider space, soil, water, power lines). Provided USDA tree care publication link.

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