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.

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 …

Jun 30, 2013 · The bark coming off can be from many causes, too-- animal damage, insect damage, lightning strike, frost cracks, disease, improperly removed branch; or there are some trees …

Nov 20, 2021 · The bark is separating low on the trunk and the tree top is heavy looking. You may not want to delay having the tree assessed. Marian Answered by the Home and Garden Information …

May 18, 2020 · From the photos it looks as though the plants are suffering from azalea bark scale (Eriococcus azaleae). If your azalea is thinning or yellowing, or has some dead branches, look for a …

Jul 30, 2024 · More information at this links: Bark shedding from trees during summer - Gardening in Michigan (msu.edu) Shedding, Peeling, and Splitting Bark on Shade Trees | Yard and Garden …

Jul 20, 2024 · Bark splitting on a honey locust tree is common and can be caused by several factors, including: 1). Rapid temperature fluctuations, especially in late winter or early spring, can cause the …

Feb 15, 2024 · Another possibility is that another nearby tree fell and scraped off bark as it went. How does the leafy canopy look? Healthy and full? Given how close the tree is to homes, you may want to …

Oct 6, 2020 · Bucks like to rub their antlers on young trees, causing extensive damage to the bark, which often results in a slow death for the tree. Protecting trees from damage is essential in areas …

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.