Why Does My Tree Lose Its Bark

Besides birch trees, other trees known for cylindrical bark shedding include hickories, maples, redbuds, and sycamores. If you have any of these trees in your backyard, you don’t have to call a tree service when they shed bark. Regular inspections are essential to mitigate deterioration and protect your trees from infestations while shedding.

Weather-Related Tree Stress and Preventative Measures

When temperatures are too cold or too hot, it can take a toll on your trees. A common weather-related injury is a frost crack caused by extremely low or high temperatures. The bark can split or crack the trunk’s wood, resulting in damage. If a tree is healthy, chances are it will recover before damages become more pronounced. However, it creates room for pest and fungi attacks, and routine maintenance by a trusted tree care company can salvage the affected tree.

Another tree injury caused by extreme weather is sunscald, which occurs in late winter or early spring. Sunscald usually occurs when temperatures warm and the sunlight becomes more direct. The warm weather and light intensity trick the tree into coming out of dormancy, and when winter hits, it affects fresh growth and damages the trunk.

Infection or Infestation

Another reason to hire a tree service for maintenance is when trees lose bark because of an insect or fungal infection. Unexpected sap drip and sawdust accompanied bark loss caused by pests. Insects can cause these signs, such as aphids, elm bark beetles, Japanese, bagworms, spider mites, and more.