Why no deadwood for broadleaf trees? Is it because they're "porous wooded" species, versus "non-porous wood/xylem" of conifers?

Arnold

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This is a bay laurel that I cut an extra trunk off in 2008. I had given up on it ever healing and the heartwood was really deteriorating quickly. In 2014 I carved away the rotten stuff down to solid wood and coated it with epoxy. At least now it would be solid, although look rotten. To my surprise the wound began to heal over. The photos are 2014 and 2021. A few more and I think it'll close up.View attachment 426078View attachment 426079
I love that Laurel! The best Ive seen
 
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