Q.Fruit Tree disease
Can someone help me identify what the problem is with my fruit trees (see photos)? I noticed splits/cracks on the trunk a few months ago, started with my buddha hand fruit and now spread to my oranges and loquat too. I burn the affected areas but doesn’t seem to help. It’s spreading rapidly to my other trees. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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It looks like animals may be damaging your fruit trees. Since three different species of tree are affected, and since it looks like patches of bark have been stripped off, I don't think it is a disease issue.
I am not sure what kinds of animals are common in your area, but these articles may give you some ideas for protecting your trees:
https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/wildlife-damage
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/wildlife/rabbits-and-trees-and-shrubs/
http://www.tlehcs.com/question%20of%20the%20week/archive%20questions/Wildlife/girdling%20damage.htm
