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We asked two arborists what peeling tree bark really means—and the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
Key Points Peeling bark is natural for certain species of tree, but in other cases, it’s a cause for concern.Trees such as ...
The blackish trunks on the crape myrtles around town are caused by a Chinese insect known as crape myrtle bark scale. It doesn't kill the trees, but it does make them unsightly and less vigorous. This ...
We have 10 hillside acres of trees east of St. Helena. Thirteen trees turned red and dropped their needles. This seemed to happen all at once. We discussed removal with a tree trimmer. He said it is ...
If you’re thinking about stripping the bark from slippery elm trees for a little extra cash, be reminded that this activity is illegal on national forest lands. The herbal medicine market has spurred ...
Adding to our list of non-native pests is a newcomer that attacks crepe myrtles. It is called the Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). The new pest is originally from China, Japan and Korea. It was first ...
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