Unfortunately, this peeling often makes the problem worse.

May 21, ‘Desirable’ Bark Flaking Off I get calls every year about ‘Desirable’ pecan trees on which the bark is peeling off or sloughing off in large chunks. While it occurs on other cultivars, this is a common occurrence and yet another quirk of ‘Desirable’. When trees grow in diameter the older, outside bark can’t stretch. Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) make stately landscaping trees if you have the room.

According to NYC Parks, this type of shedding might be something that the trees do because they are preparing for a long photosynthesis, and they need to be able to absorb as much sunlight as possible.

They have a wide, open canopy and grayish-brown bark. When the tree is growing rapidly, the bark sometimes. Mar 06, Peeling is normal. Check for disease. bushdig.bar Helpful Reply. Your comment Cancel. Edit Comment.

If the insects girdle the tree, it will likely die and the bark might fall off.

Report this comment Thanks for reporting. Report bushdig.bar: Vexie. May 16, Flying Squirrels Strip Bark From Pecan Trees Many growers have recently called about the bark being stripped from their trees. This normally occurs on smooth-barked limbs or central leaders 3″ or less in diameter. The culprits here are flying squirrels. Aug 26, Answer: First, we need to note that all pecans shed big pieces of bark at some point in their lives.

Merely dropping bark is not a sign of a serious problem - so long as there is new bark Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Feb 21, The peeling bark on this tree does not represent some dreaded disease but is simply the natural way this tree's bark reacts to diameter growth. The long strips of curled-up bark reminds me of the bark of a shagbark bushdig.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. Jun 17, Peeling Tree Bark Disease. Hardwood trees that have peeling bark may be suffering from a fungal disease called Hypoxylon canker.

Peeling bark caused by this disease is accompanied by yellowing and wilting leaves and dying branches. In addition, the wood under the peeling bark is covered with a mat of fungus.