Maple tree bark falling off

tpn · 20th July 2011, 03:59 AM

Tree located 10 feet off lake, with very full canopy, due to good sun reflecting from lake. Indiana, USA. Used as shade, and with a hammock hung around it.

Bark is coming off in big slabs this year. Notice two lines left by some insects.

Wanted to know if spraying for insects is recommended.
Would wrapping the tree with plastic ground barrier help?
and/or Painting the tree with some barrier like driverway sealer?

Thanks

Brent Ferris · 20th July 2011, 03:22 PM

The tree looks a lot like Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum). Painting the tree or wrapping the trunk or ground with plastic makes you feel good - you did something. Doesn't help the tree at all. The base of the trunk suggests the tree is not getting enough water, possible root strangulation. Can be corrected, but tedious job, so costs $$$. Not addressing the problem ensures the tree dies,.

Eric Frei · 20th July 2011, 07:48 PM

Looks like victim of grade change too, that trunk has no flare, collar rot.

The round hole wounds in a line is sapsuckers (woodpeckers).

20th July 2011, 03:59 AM	#1
tpn I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1	Maple tree bark falling off Tree located 10 feet off lake, with very full canopy, due to good sun reflecting from lake. Indiana, USA. Used as shade, and with a hammock hung around it. Bark is coming off in big slabs this year. Notice two lines left by some insects. Wanted to know if spraying for insects is recommended. Would wrapping the tree with plastic ground barrier help? and/or Painting the tree with some barrier like driverway sealer? Thanks Attached Thumbnails

20th July 2011, 03:22 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Maple tree bark falling off The tree looks a lot like Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum). Painting the tree or wrapping the trunk or ground with plastic makes you feel good - you did something. Doesn't help the tree at all. The base of the trunk suggests the tree is not getting enough water, possible root strangulation. Can be corrected, but tedious job, so costs $$$. Not addressing the problem ensures the tree dies,. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

20th July 2011, 07:48 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,992	Re: Maple tree bark falling off Looks like victim of grade change too, that trunk has no flare, collar rot. The round hole wounds in a line is sapsuckers (woodpeckers). __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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