Trees that are "girdled" deeply will die from that point up on the trunk, but shallow or partially encircled animal damage probably will heal. ... Bark eaten at tree's base.

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Oh, deer, something is shredding lilac tree’s bark Originally published January 26, 2005 at 12:00 am Q: I have two lilac trees, 8 feet apart, probably about 10 years old, and each has multiple ...

A: When we see something weird growing on tree bark, it is usually algae, lichens, moss or fungi (or a combination of these). These can be gray, white, green or even orange.

The tree's eventual size, it's shape, the conditions it needs to grow well, and how much it offers in terms of autumn colour, flowers or fruit all play a part in the decision-making process.