Empress tree bark coming off - Ask Extension
Hi folks, I’m wondering what is causing this bark to come off my empress tree and what I can or should do about it?
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Empress tree bark coming off #889833
Asked November 14, 2024, 1:18 PM EST
Hi folks, I’m wondering what is causing this bark to come off my empress tree and what I can or should do about it?
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
This tree is classified as an invasive species. The damage you show is mechanical, either from machinery banging the tree or more likely mammals . The tree will definitely survive, the problem is preventing its spread.
