Bark Splitting On Bloodgood Maple Tree

Question

My Bloodgood maple’s bark is splitting. The tree is approx. 15′ tall & 20 years old. What can I do?

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Answer 1

Animals and extreme weather can sometimes damage bark, but your tree's damage seems more severe. I recommend bringing in an arborist to evaluate whether this tree can be saved.

These articles may help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-bark-disease.htm

http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/barksplitting.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm