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.

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 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?

Jun 30, 2013 · The bark coming off can be from many causes, too-- animal damage, insect damage, lightning strike, frost cracks, disease, improperly removed branch; or there are some …

Apr 27, 2024 · Hello - Anytime bark is damaged or missing is stressful for a tree. The outer ring including the bark is where the transport of water and nutrition take place. If the inner portion …

6 days ago · 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 around the …

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, …

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 …

Apr 14, 2025 · 2. I see online recommendations for bark scale to first brush the bark with soapy water to remove the scale. What kind of soap, and how dilute? Brand recommendations? …

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?