silver maple

Question

North side of our silver maple looks like the bark has peeled off and a large hole remains, not through but perhaps 20″ diameter with depth of 1″ to 1.5″. Please, need help in preventing more damage to the trunk.

Answer 1

This article should give you some answers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm