Q: My mature loquat tree trunk is peeling and it is slowly creeping up into the branches. We had a wonderful crop of fruit from it this year so it did not affect the fruit, but I am fearful that it ...

So often we choose a tree because of its flowers, leaves, fall color or its fruit. Often, we forget about the bark. However, on many trees, the bark is the most interesting part of the tree. This can ...

Once leaves drop from trees, splitting, peeling, bleached or oozing bark may become more noticeable. The cause can range from normal bark development to environmental causes or disease. If tree bark ...

Q: We just noticed that our pine tree has a lot of loose bark. I guess we’re not very observant because it looks like it’s been going on for some time. Is this due to the drought? We have not been ...

Q. I have four 30-year-old black olive trees. One of the trees has peeling bark after the two hurricanes. Should I cut it down or leave it? What type preventative maintenance should be used on the ...

Trees add value and beauty to the landscape, and can provide shade, protection and much more. When they’re afflicted with unknown ailments, there’s natural reason for concern. Here are some questions ...

"They’d probably rather replace it with a non-native ornamental that’ll kill itself when it gets too big and its branches ...

Q. I recently noticed an odd raised ridge of corky looking growth on the branches of a five-year-old sweetgum tree in my landscape. Does my tree have a problem? A. The growth on the limbs is nothing ...