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The enormous limb with two large cracks (second limb from the ground on left side of tree) is very weak. The closeup shows both cracks clearly. This limb is a good candidate for reduction which should reduce the likellihood of the branch breaking.

Huge limb with severe crack Closeup shows two large cracks

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