Plum Tree Bark Question - Ask Extension
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 …
Is my Eastern Red Bud dying?! - Ask Extension
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, …
What is the minimum amount of time between tree of heaven basal …
Sep 12, 2023 · Subsequently, it rained a bit over 24 hours later. Is that enough time for the basal bark application to be effective? Is there a known minimum amount of time to wait before rainfall for an oil …
Weeping cherry tree bark issue - Ask Extension
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 …
Oak tree bark cracked and peeling off - Ask Extension
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.
Redbud Bark Disease - Ask Extension
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.
Sooty Mold and Scale on Crepe Myrtle - Ask Extension
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. …
Split bark on Japanese Maple - Ask Extension
Jul 5, 2025 · During the winter, the bark on these sides is subject to heating by the sun, followed by night temperatures below freezing. The sudden temperature changes that result causes the outer bark to …
Peeling Bark on Japanese Maple - Ask Extension
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...
How to repair tree damage caused by deer - Ask Extension
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?