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Mulberry tree splitting #928797

Asked April 18, 2026, 12:14 PM EDT

We have a large Mulberry Tree in our yard that provides shade and we would like to save it, if possible. It has developed a crack in the trunk. We need help in finding best solution. I have attached pictures.

Somerset County Maryland

Expert Response

Determining how to remedy or support a cracked tree is something best left to a certified arborist or licensed tree expert, as we do not have that level of expertise in safety assessment and load-bearing wood-stabilizing options. Plants can't heal the way we do, so the damage from such injuries can't be reversed, but sometimes limbs or trunks can be bolted in such a way that helps the wood avoid breaking given the compromised structural integrity.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied April 20, 2026, 12:41 PM EDT

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