The bark of this tree is damaged , please help
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Sick Apricot tree: damage visible on bark
Comments (3)There's a good chance this is bacterial canker or Eutypa dieback. If there is a dead limb I'd remove it but not now. Wait until the driest part of summer, say August. For further info UC Davis is your best source. Here is a link that might be useful: apricot diseases...See MoreGrapefruit tree bark damage
Comments (1)Looks like Gummosis to me, Matthew, which is a fungal infection. Spinosad would not be the treatment of choice. See the link below for treatment options. Not sure this little tree is going to survive such extensive damage at this point. Do you have your tree in a lawn? Is it being hit by lawn sprinklers? If so, this is most likely what is promoting the Phytophthora organism - constantly damp or wet bark. I would suggest with your citrus to place them away from lawns and lawn sprinklers if you can. Patty S. Here is a link that might be useful: UC IPM: CItrus Gummosis...See Morecherry tree bark/insect damage
Comments (3)Whenever I see frass tubes like this, I think of Ambrosia beetles. These little guys are a real problem on a wide variety of hardwoods, including cherries and other fruit trees. At this point, the beetles (if this is what it is) have infested the heartwood of your tree and have likely carried along a fungus or two with them just for good measure. Unfortunately, there is NOTHING that can be done once a borer like this has done its work. It's not all bad news, though. Healthy, established trees can live for quite some time after an attack, in some instances. Be sure that your tree is well mulched over a generous area. Most people are stingy with the mulch rings around their trees. A three or so inch layer of organic mulch is the best thing you can do for the root system of your tree. As a matter of fact, one of the best tactics of prevention is to do all that you can do to maintain your trees in tip-top health. Mulch is an important factor in that effort. Trees can also very suddenly die. It's amazing that a tiny little beetle can take down trees, isn't it?...See MoreApricot tree damaged by rabbit 90% bark removed can it be saved?
Comments (5)Konrad it's such a beautiful tree :( It has so many flowers popping out it did the best out of all my trees it's still dormant too in the shade . The bugger chomped it so uneven all around some parts even below the stock some parts 6" above. Was thinking just try one bridge graft if it dies than I let it grow back in. The branches are not dried on the tree yet? How easy is it to graft the stock if I just cut the tree off it? I have never done that before Konrad. I have some nice apricot wood to use I would like to chop the tree right to the stock will that work?...See MoreA
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