Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

In fall or winter, homeowners often discover young trees whose thin bark has been damaged by deer rub. Some trees may have patches where bark hangs in shreds, exposing the underlying wood; in others, ...

Bark damage, especially near the base of the tree, is the No. 1 killer of many trees. Repeated bumping of the trunks with lawn mowers and other types of equipment when mowing close to tree trunks ...

Last month, a deep fracture was discovered in the trunk of an iconic Japanese Zelkova tree that has graced the banks of a popular location along Lake Spafford in the UC Davis Arboretum since its ...

Sapsucker feeding leaves rows of holes in tree bark. Are these holes in my trees from pine beetles? What can I do to save trees? If I can’t save them, how long before they need to come out? This ...

With their large size and long lives, trees are among the most significant parts of our landscapes. Sometimes, especially in the case of older trees, it may almost seem like they are invulnerable. But ...

Q: I have two live oak trees in my front yard. Both were damaged by the February 2021 cold. One looks really bad in its lower trunk. Is it doomed? It is as green as normal at the top. It’s about 50 ...

Purdue Urban Forestry specialist Ben McCallister recently wrote about tips for tree care as we transition into autumn and winter. These tips include mulching, fertilizing, watering, limited pruning, ...