On 2007-03-05 10:11:16 -0500, FragileWarrior
said:

I'm no authority on trees so I'll let someone else answer as to whether
it can be saved or not, but do you really want a huge tree with a weak
spot in the trunk? Have you ever seen what a tree branch does to the
ground when the weight of the tree is behind it as it blows over?
Imagine what it would do to a house or a car or a person.

Good points I hadn't considered. I just hate to lose that many years
of growth. My neighborhood was practically treeless after hurricane
Hugo and very few people replanted trees. This one is finally starting
to cast some shade (the primary purpose in planting it) so I'm loathe
to start over.

--
Tara