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Tree in my mum's place, coastal Perth. Has sentimental value. Last cpl yrs looks mostly dead with the main part of the tree but lots of healthy growth / branches coming out down low. Where branches have been cut off it the past there are drill hole looking holes - see photos. From termites?? Does the large overhanging bit need cutting down? Or can it recover? Would value advice on how best to deal with it. I'm concerned overhanging bit is a safety hazard and want to cut it all off but if it is safe to minimise trimming and it will grow back then would love some advice.
u/sam_gribbles — 9 days ago