Bark shedding on crapemyrtles, river birches, and paperbark maples is natural exfoliation, revealing colorful inner bark. Dr. Don Egolf's breeding program combined Lagerstroemia indica (flowers) with L. fauriei (mildew resistance, sinewy bark) to create this trait.
Enjoy the winter interest! If loose flakes bother you, gently remove them once fully detached. No treatment needed.
crapemyrtle exfoliation
river birch exfoliation
paperbark maple exfoliation
Peeling bark is a sign of health and maturity in these species.
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