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Split Tree Trunks: Can They Be Saved or Must They Go?

A split tree trunk does not automatically mean a tree must be removed, but it does need careful assessment. Some trees can be retained with pruning, structural support and ongoing monitoring. Others have damage that makes retention unsafe. For Sunshine Coast properties, summer storms, strong winds and saturated ground make it especially important to investigate trunk splits before the next severe weather event. What Causes a Tree Trunk to Split? Trunks can split when