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Storm Damage on Historic 150-Year Japanese Cutleaf Maple

Sheared main branch cannot be reattached. Clean wound: remove loose bark and protruding wood. Spray with imidacloprid (Merit) to prevent borer entry. No wound dressings—they slow healing. The tree will compartmentalize over time.

For irreplaceable specimens, consult a certified arborist for structural support (cabling) and long-term preservation plan.

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