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, …

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, …

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 …

Jun 10, 2025 · The bark started falling from the trunk closest to the ground, and the falling chunks have been getting higher and higher the past couple years. From the pics, you can see the …

Oct 30, 2018 · All of these critters feed by gnawing on bark or plant crowns. Luckily rabbits and voles are favorite food of many predators such as owls and hawks but winter damage may still …

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 …

Jul 10, 2015 · I have what I believe is an American elm that is probably 30+ years old. The bark has turned black and has spread a grayish substance on my flagstone patio, brick planter and …

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 …

Feb 16, 2024 · Crapemyrtle bark scale (tamu.edu) Here is an excellent 9 min video about how to apply the systemic treatment. I highly recommend everyone watch this before going out and …