Jan 20, 2016 · Bark splitting can occur in response to various environmental factors at different times of the year. Splits can occur on the trunk of the tree as well as on branches. Trees that …

Jun 21, 2025 · How should a tree bark wound be treated when a delivery truck took off a 3’ by 1.5 foot section? Photo included.

Jun 3, 2025 · I have a large maple and the bark has a split of 1/2 inch or so about two feet long. What should i do to prevent insect damage, etc?

Sep 2, 2021 · Our 5" in diamater maple tree was ravaged by deer antler rubbing. It is on one side of the tree, bark is shredded in approx 1/4 of the trunk. How best to help the tree heal?

Sep 12, 2024 · Regarding the shedding of bark: Shedding or peeling bark is a characteristic of the redbud tree, as well as the silver maple, sycamore, shagbark, birch, hickory and Scotch pine, …

Aug 31, 2023 · Maple trees have thin bark, which makes them susceptible to frost cracks, especially on the south side of the tree. Frost cracks are vertical cracks in the stems of trees.

Apr 12, 2018 · Bark completely removed around the trunk or roots by gnawing of the rodents will girdle the tree and cause death or severe plant weakening. Keeping the soil bare and free of …

Jul 27, 2021 · In younger trees, the outside bark is generally softer and more flexible and can accommodate the growth. But older trees with harder bark will crack and split, and sometimes, …

Jun 23, 2025 · A trunk guard may help, but they will also climb into the crotch and strip bark up high. You could try one of the rodent/animal deterrents. If you can manipulate the habitat …

Jun 23, 2017 · Peeling bark is not always cause for concern. For instance, the crabapple variety 'Brandywine' has beautiful exfoliating bark that is natural to the tree and one of its nicest …