You may also notice peeling bark with a few of your trees.
Trees have so many different characteristics that make them significant assets to your home landscape. They might have an interesting leaf shape or color that you enjoy or flowers with stunning aromas and a special canopy in your yard. You may also notice peeling bark with a few of your trees. In fact, trees that shed bark will bring unique color patterns and textures. The decorative peeling bark adds a special element that gives that tree additional character all throughout the year. While peeling bark could be a sign of physical damage, like from insects, lightning, frost, or other trees shed bark naturally. Read on to learn more!
What Does Bark Shedding Truly Mean?
When it comes to the trees that shed bark, you may find this peeling happening on the trunks, as well as on any smaller branches. You will also find that every tree species might exhibit shedding bark differently. A few trees shed in big chunks, while others have bark that peels in paper-thing sheets. Why does this occur? Tree bark thickens once the tree grows. The inner layers are soft, while the outside layers are composed of thick tissue. As the tree grows, it will push the trunk outward, cracking the bark. This results in the outside bark being sloughed off to expose inner layers. In fact, a lot of trees shed bark, but in a few species, it is more noticeable than in others.
Why Do Trees Shed Bark During the Summer?
For a few species, it is perfectly normal to happen in the summer months. It is a part of the tree’s natural aging process. If you notice any more bark shedding than usual, it might be the result of more hot or windy days. It can also just be a specific species that tends to shed a bit more heavily, including American sycamores, silver maples, redbuds, bald cypresses, London planetrees, a few eucalyptus species, and a few birch species.
In a few cases, bark loss could also indicate an issue. Diseases or environmental stressors, for example, could cause bark splitting, as well as cankers and other open wounds. A certified arborist could properly assess your tree and give it the proper care to treat, diagnose, and prevent these problems. Give Harford Tree a call today if you need help!
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
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