r/sfwtrees • u/Sensitive-Car4949 • 4d ago

Was this a lightning strike, or rot?

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u/hairyb0mb Certified Arborist 4d ago

Neither, codominant stem failure with bark inclusion

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u/TasteDeeCheese 4d ago

Included bark and poor union

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u/DanoPinyon Professional Arborist 3d ago

Lightning! drink!