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I'm treating two Black oaks imported to the valley. One displays mechanical damage the other has bark necrosis up the trunk a good 16" and shows termite damage at the base with cracks in the cambial tissue. I suspect that this tree may have been mechanically damaged, as well, creating dead tissue for the termites to feed on.
Dr. Shigo said that termites "eat in the tree and live elsewhere." Even if the tree doesn't have active termites, how can I determine the extent of damage and risk for failure (due to the damage at the base of the trunk)? The tree shows second-trauma spiral of decline symptoms. Can it recover?
Dr. Shigo said that termites "eat in the tree and live elsewhere." Even if the tree doesn't have active termites, how can I determine the extent of damage and risk for failure (due to the damage at the base of the trunk)? The tree shows second-trauma spiral of decline symptoms. Can it recover?