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Instagram | Friday, August 28, 2026

A Vertical Seam or Crack Near a Tree's Trunk Base Can Signal Decay You Can't See

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That thin vertical seam near the base of a trunk isn't just bark texture.

It can be a sign of internal decay pushing outward. An arborist can check what's happening inside without cutting the tree open, catching a problem long before storm season tests it.

Link in bio to schedule a structural assessment.

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Close-up macro photo of a vertical bark seam or crack at a trunk base, sharp focus, natural light, from a real job site.

Google Drive image folder.

Canva text suggestion: "Not Just Bark Texture" or "What's Hiding Under That Seam"


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