Mar 4, 2025 · “Split bark, or vertical cracks along the lower tree stem of young trees, most commonly occurs on thin-barked trees like plum trees. Cracks can become long-term open wounds that are …

Sep 22, 2024 · Sweetgum naturally has "winged" extensions/projections (sometimes called "corky ridges") growing off of the bark, and tree bark often changes in texture as the tree ages. Since trees …

Apr 21, 2016 · I live on the plains & noticed that the tree trunk bark on my linden tree is splitting and peeling off. This is also true of many others in my nei...

Aug 20, 2022 · Both larvae and adult borers use the weeping cherry tree's bark as a successful hiding place and feeding area. As they feed and move about the bark, sap leaks from the orifices. It is …

Jan 25, 2018 · I flaked off a larger piece of the loose bark and underneath was a slight bit if white/gray fungal growth. Could you tell me what the problem is and how I can treat it.

Jul 26, 2025 · White spots on crapemyrtle bark is an insect called Crapemyrtle Bark Scale, and they are treatable. The insects suck plant sap, and they excrete a clear, sugary waste liquid called honeydew. …

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, …

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 5, 2025 · 1). Bark splitting in Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) is common. Its bark is very thin. As it expands and contracts due to external temperatures, it can split. From your pictures, note that …

Apr 20, 2023 · Hi, we have a beautiful Japanese Maple in our yard in which the bark is peeling off. We noticed a small amount a few years ago, but this year it is dr...