Q: Can you tell what caused a big patch of bark to fall off the bottom of my oak tree? No marks or tunnels at all; bark looks like it just fell off suddenly. Dan Hunt, email. A: My bet would be ...

If you have one of these trees, with splitting or sloughing bark, the most important thing to remember is to not peel back, or remove the loose bark. Wait to let it fall off on its own.

Have you ever paused beneath a towering oak or maple and wondered if that rough, gnarled bark is hiding secrets? What if I ...

The base of the live oak trunk shows where problem may have originated, but a certified arborist should examine the tree. Courtesy photo Bark has been falling off the west side of the live oak trunk.

MORE SPERRY: Fix common lawn and garden problems Q: We have a hybrid live oak that is now 40 years old. Last year we noticed that some of the bark is falling off the west side of the trunk.

Dear Neil: This oak tree is located on our church property. Is the old bark falling off due to its age, or is there a disease? A: Good question. It looks a bit like the radial shake we saw so ...

I’ve been answering gardeners’ tree questions for 54 years. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the more interesting ones. Why is bark falling off my crape myrtles? That’s normal. Horticulturists ...

I’ve been answering gardeners’ tree questions for 54 years. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the more interesting ones. Why is bark falling off my crape myrtles?

When pruning trees, it's important to cut the branch close to the tree but keep the branch bark collar intact. What to prune: Young oak trees of five to ten years need pruning to help shape the tree.

Use leaves, bark, and habitat to identify the black oak tree. Learn about this tree's identifying characteristics, where to find it, and more.

I’ve been answering gardeners’ tree questions for 54 years. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the more interesting ones. Why is bark falling off my crape myrtles?