Good question
The tree should have the mulch kept back at least 6" from the trunk. Also
why is the tree staked? I would think about planting a new tree correctly
because of the degree of cambium die back. The tree must of had a severe
wound which led to this situation. You can wrap black plastic with moss on
the inside and moist. However you have to have living cells. That tree is
in bad shape. As far as scribing -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...ing_wound.html
Some common problems with tree you should be aware of is
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Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.
Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html
Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html
Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning
Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html
Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/
Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
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I have a silver maple that I planted in the spring of 2007. The trunk
is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and stands about 9 to 10 feet tall.
North Texas storms have been coming through, and the tree now has some
damage about 4 foot up the trunk.
See the pictures here... http://www.flickr.com/photos/26129857@N02/
I've heard of bark tracing, cutting away the rough edges, as close as
you can to where the bark is solidly attached to the tree. Problem
is, the bark is peeling off on more than a 180 degrees of the
circumfrence.
I'v also heard of wrapping it with duct tape, and checking it every
three months.
What is the best method to repair this type of damage?
Is it a good idea to keep it covered, or will direct sunlight be more
beneficial? Maybe some velcro straps to keep the bark as close to the
inner trunk as possible?