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Chinaberry Branch Drop: Normal or Concern?

Likely Benign

Occasional small branch failure in a 55-year-old chinaberry is normal. Twig girdler beetles sometimes cut branches cleanly (beaver-like ends), but they'd be numerous.

Check Foliage

If leaves are green and dense, the tree is healthy. Apply 10-10-10 fertilizer at 1 lb/inch trunk diameter for a vigor boost.

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