Bark Shedding: Healthy or Hazard?

While peeling bark is perfectly normal for certain tree species like manzanita, in the case of oak, pine and many other tree species, it often indicates poor health or death. This can be a result of a very wide variety of factors but there is generally not much that can be done besides removing it […]

How to Deal with Trunk Rot

A tree’s trunk is its lifeline, connecting the canopy to the roots. When the trunk suffers injury or rot, the tree’s health and stability are at risk. Sealing or cutting into a rotting trunk often worsens the problem, making it more vulnerable to infection. Unlike humans, trees don’t heal—they compartmentalize damage, sealing it off rather […]