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Lightning Struck Pin Oak

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From: Grace Kosmyna City: old bridge, NJ
My large pin oak tree was hit by lightening last summer. Lost two huge limbs then and now I am losing another one. It is hanging down. Otherwise, the tree seems to be doing alright. Should I have the tree topped or just remove the remaining dead limbs? The tree is about 50 foot high and I really want to keep it.
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Greetings Grace: I would strongly encourage you to contact a local certified arborist for an on-site evaluation and assessment. Please contact your state arborist association or your state forestry agency for a list of certified arborists. Best of luck!
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