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Is it a "true split"? I.e. are both sides broken away, or is 
only one side leaning away from the separation?  If the second 
case is true, you could possibly just remove the broken away 
side.  You'd have a nasty wound, but it would likely heal over 
in time just fine.  In the short term you'd probably want to 
support via staking or other method in the area of the wound 
for a few years.

This is just an opinion, so if someone disagrees with this 
thought, definitely voice your reservations.

Chris Mauchline
SE PA, zone 6