Red Oak Squirrel Damage: Healing and Protection

New red oak's thin trunk damaged by squirrels stripping bark. Owner asks about wrapping and healing products.

Natural Recovery

Squirrels stop in spring when other food appears. If bark not stripped full circle, tree recovers.

Care

• Remove loose bark from wound.
• No healing products needed—air dry best.
• Fertilize: 10-10-10, ~1 cup now and late summer.
• Water 1 inch weekly if no rain.

Wrapping not necessary now; consider in future winters.