B benbh0309 New Member Joined Mar 18, 2024 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Burleson TX Mar 18, 2024 #1 Hello. I recently planted a red oak and I have noticed some of the bark on the lower trunk is falling off. I am just wondering if this is part of the normal growing process or if I’m looking at tree health problems. Thanks
Hello. I recently planted a red oak and I have noticed some of the bark on the lower trunk is falling off. I am just wondering if this is part of the normal growing process or if I’m looking at tree health problems. Thanks
ElevatorGuy Yota’s and John Deere green! AS Supporting Member. Joined Sep 2, 2020 Messages 2,013 Reaction score 5,602 Location Maryland Mar 18, 2024 #2 I wouldn’t worry about it just yet. However get the mulch off the trunk. That tree is going to be huge for that spot in 20 years or so.
I wouldn’t worry about it just yet. However get the mulch off the trunk. That tree is going to be huge for that spot in 20 years or so.
B benbh0309 New Member Joined Mar 18, 2024 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Burleson TX Mar 18, 2024 #3 Cool. Will do. I appreciate it.