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 …

Mar 27, 2024 · They eat the bark away to get to the softer phloem - a common problem in urban areas. The scratches on the trunk also look like squirrel claw damage from routinely climbing …

Oct 8, 2021 · Treating the bark of the remaining trees with a contact fungicide to break the cycle of adult insect egg-laying would entail repetitive and probably expensive applications that need …

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 …

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, …

May 2, 2017 · The damage to your willow sounds as though it may have started as sunscald. That typically occurs on the southwest facing bark of a tree which seems to match your description …

Jun 25, 2023 · Hi, Can you please tell me what is causing the bark to split on some of the shrubs and trees in my yard? Photo attached. Thank you!

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 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 …

Mar 17, 2025 · It does appear that you are dealing with Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). Control of this pest involves cultural methods and chemical means. Minimize stress on your Crape …