We have a mature tree that during about three months ( we were on
vacation) has lost the bark on parts of the tree. It looks like
something has eaten the bark away and the tree is dying above the
damage. Before cutting the parts off i would like to know what is
causuing the problem so I can prevent it elsewhere. I can send a jpg if
anyone can help on this urgent problem.
Thank you.
PS the tree is in Santa Barbara CA.