Golden Locust Tree - Ask Extension
Hi there, my neighbor recent cut the evergreen tree down which caused me to notice mine. I have a Golden Locusts tree and the bark is peeling. I’m w...
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Golden Locust Tree #810960
Asked September 15, 2022, 3:52 PM EDT
Hi there, my neighbor recent cut the evergreen tree down which caused me to notice mine. I have a Golden Locusts tree and the bark is peeling. I’m wondering if it has a bug or a disease? Can it be saved or just cut it down? Thank you for any advice you can offer .
Denver County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello Cecile,
The splits in the bark appear to be from older damage. From these pictures the tree looks healthy. There is evidence of borers, but I think they are secondary and attracted to dead wood. This looks to be a large tree. I'm recommending you have a professional arborist come out and evaluate the tree to determine the cause of the damage and whether it can be saved. We have some information on how to find an arborist through the link below.
https://www.treesaregood.org/
Or you can visit the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado website. https://www.alcc.com
The splits in the bark appear to be from older damage. From these pictures the tree looks healthy. There is evidence of borers, but I think they are secondary and attracted to dead wood. This looks to be a large tree. I'm recommending you have a professional arborist come out and evaluate the tree to determine the cause of the damage and whether it can be saved. We have some information on how to find an arborist through the link below.
https://www.treesaregood.org/
Or you can visit the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado website. https://www.alcc.com
