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Old 16th December 2011, 03:19 PM   #1
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Default Tulip tree turning purple when cut?

Hi, WE cut down this tulip tree two days ago. It was showing signs of wet wood (slim flux). It has started to turn purple half an hour to an hour after exposing the inside wood to the air. What would cause this? bacteria? or......... (see pics)
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