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Maple tree trunk exposed

4 years ago

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone might know what's going on with this maple tree? It's almost like the a large layer of outer trunk (cambium?) Has peeled away. Leaves look good but some branches are starting to break. Does the tree need to come down?

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