Trunk of Pussy Willow Tree Rotting

I have a large pussy willow tree that is over 40 years old. It’s the kind where the branches grow straight up and produces catkins (furry branches). The trunk is actually composed of three separate “trunks. ” Tree branches/leaves healthy and green but one “trunk” has piece missing at base and inside appears rotting – brownish sawdust look. Can I cut that piece before it falls, without it affecting the rest of the tree? I’m afraid if I do nothing, it will eventually rot through and fall. Thank you!

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#1 Comment By AnnsGreeneHaus On 06/03/2013 @ 4:28 pm

Joan, Willows are short lived trees. Yes, you can remove the trunk/limb that is damaged. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/how-to-prune-willow-trees.htm ^[1]

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