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Oak Bark Shedding: Growth, Fungus, or Squirrels?

Bark falling in pieces? Three causes: (1) Two good growth years—trunk expands faster than bark. (2) Smooth patch fungus—decomposes outer bark on white oaks, harmless. (3) Squirrels peeling bark for insects underneath. If canopy full, no worry.

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