Zootal wrote:
Last year, both of my apricots exhibited these symptoms, that is peeling
bark. This year they are both dead. This year, one of my cherry trees is
doing the exact same thing. There is no sign of insects, no stress, no
disease that I recognize - just the peeling bark. I'm afraid the tree will
go the same path the my apricots did. Anyone recognize this?

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http://zootal.no-ip.info/stuff/2008/...s/DSCF3115.JPG


If it is a borer, look for hemispherical holes in the trunk. It could
be something below the soil line causing the problem higher up, again
possibly borers. You may see some sawdust residue outside of the
holes, also indicating the presence of borers.

Sherwin