Defects

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Crook in Tree

Crook or sweep in the tree trunk

Canker

A bulge, swelling, or canker on the trunk

Burls

Burls on the trunk

Dead Limbs

Large dead limbs along the trunk

Cavity in Tree
Leaking Cavity

Cavities indicate that a trunk is rotten and hollow

Shakes

Seams or shakes caused by wind, lightning, or frost (crack) damage

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