My magnolia has bark that has peeled away following the winter. Not sure if winter is cause or something else. It runs about 8 inches up from the soil line. Any suggestions ?? Magnolia liliiflora
Oh my, it looks like all the bark has been stripped by a rodent or something. I don't think a tree would survive that.
From my poor view, it looks like the bark has been chewed off all the way around the tree by a varmint that doesn't climb. I can't imagine a tree surviving after that. It would need to be replaced and apparently protected from critters until established and thriving. I see a flower bud at the top of the photo. I suppose I would let the tree stay long enough to let any flowers open, before replacing it.
Yes. Lots of buds but they have been there a while and nothing opening up. Trying to figure out if it’s hopeless and I need to replace ASAP or if there is any hope ?
Well, I suppose wait another week or two to see if the buds do anything. If not, then it is definitely a goner.
My thoughts too. Buds have been there forever but nothing blooming. Scratch test show green under bark higher up, so I know it’s reaching branches but not sure if that will last based on foundation at the bottom !