The Bark At The Base Of My Tree Is Splitting And Peeling Away From The Tree. Is This Normal Or Is The Tree Dying?

Question

The tree is about 5 years old, grown from a rooted branch.

Answer 1

It's not normal unless you have a tree with decorative peeling but that usually occurs up and down the trunk, not just as the base. Examine the trunk for holes (from beetles whose larva tunnel into trees), damage from weedeaters, fungus on exposed wood, etc.

Some trees naturally shed old bark. If it's from disease or insects, you will find other symptoms such as yellowing leaves. Here is more:

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