Jul 6, 2025 · Our one sycamore is shedding bark more than usual. We are concerned that the tree is stressed. Any advice is appreciated.

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 are most …

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 all over.

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.

Jun 23, 2017 · Peeling bark is not always cause for concern. For instance, the crabapple variety 'Brandywine' has beautiful exfoliating bark that is natural to the tree and one of its nicest features. …

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 needs a bit …

Jul 29, 2023 · I am trying to determine if the bark is falling at all levels of the trunk, if the bark is falling off in patches or sheets, and how much bark has fallen off. A picture of the whole tree plus close-ups is …

Jan 27, 2024 · Bark Issues on Trunk (addresses deer damage, too) According to Michigan State University, the bark on a crab apple tree can peel due to several reasons, including normal aging, …

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 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, …