Q. We have a large sycamore tree in our yard. Every summer it sheds its bark over a few weeks’ time. I think as it grows it is growing new bark and losing the old bark. Am I correct? – J.C., Walton, ...

Q: My mature loquat tree trunk is peeling and it is slowly creeping up into the branches. We had a wonderful crop of fruit from it this year so it did not affect the fruit, but I am fearful that it ...

Once leaves drop from trees, splitting, peeling, bleached or oozing bark may become more noticeable. The cause can range from normal bark development to environmental causes or disease. If tree bark ...

Visitors to my gardens often stop to ask about a tree with unusual form or foliage, but only rarely do they notice bark. That changes after autumn leaves fall. Mottled, peeling or colorful bark, ...

Question for Dan Gill: Some of the crape myrtles in my yard have started to lose their bark on the trunk. Is this something to be concerned about? If so, what should we do to clear this up? -- Joe ...