It is normal for a tree to lose bark. However, bark may fall off after excessive heat or frost damage. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, so look other signs of stress such as cankers, sap, or dead leaves and twigs.
The Basic Anatomy of a Tree
We know what a tree is – but there is no precise definition which is completely recognized of what a tree is in ordinary language or in botany.
In the broadest viewpoint, a tree is any plant formed with an...
Animals such as deer, squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks are just a few of the creatures active year-round and live in the cold.
With so much media attention focused on our environment, most people are somewhat familiar with pests and diseases that can have a devastating effect on specific trees such as the Emerald Ash Borer and sooty canker.
However, there is a...