Nov 2, 2015 · I have a 10-year old live oak that looks healthy but the bark is cracking and separating from the tree. The tree forks and one fork is fine but the other fork has cracked bark …

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 …

Mar 5, 2016 · Expert Response Hi, It appears that you tree has either suffered from a physical injury that has caused the bark to come off, or a canker disease causing this. Either way, once …

Apr 9, 2020 · 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.

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, …

Nov 1, 2024 · This can damage tree bark going into winter months. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers deer a protected game species. Therefore, the best strategy is to …

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?

Jul 17, 2022 · Sometimes a maple or other hardwoods can drop bark. As long as there’s healthy bark underneath the peeling layers, your tree is OK. But if you see these other signs, your tree …

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, …

Jul 7, 2024 · I would guess the splitting bark is a result the extreme cold we experienced over the winter and/or possibly freeze/thaw damage. This type of damage often occurs after the bark is …