Shane Solow
New Member
a large cherry tree over fifty years old has developed a wound that baffles me. The tree overall seems healthy but several weeeks ago I noticed bark peeling and some holes. There is a fine sawdust like powder at the base of the tree. Someone suggested it might be carpenter ants but i don't see any insects when I examine it under a magnifying glass. I've also been advised to just the result of a large root that died and to leave it alone and it will be fine. I'm worried since I love this tree like a dear friend. It survived Sandy and other vissistudes. I would be grateful for any advice.