Click here to print - Click here to close this window
Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comThe bark on the Live Oak Tree in the front yard has large cracks in it and we are afraid we might lose the tree. The limbs and leaves look healthy but there is something definitely wrong with the bark on the trunk of the tree.
Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com
URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/live-oak-tree-problem/
Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.
You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/
Copyright © 2024 Gardening Know How Questions & Answers. All rights reserved.
1 Comment To "Live Oak Tree Problem"
#1 Comment By drtreelove On 07/12/2018 @ 12:21 am
Likely it is a result of root rot – crown rot due to the sprinkler placement and spraying of excessive water on the base of the tree trunk.
There appears to be an extreme amount of bark loss, indicating death of the underlying growing layer. There may be some bands of conductive tissue intact and that is why the tree can still get some uptake of water and nutrients. But I expect that the damage is too severe and you will lose the tree within a year.
Consult with a local certified arborist.