A: There are many things that could cause bark on a tree to split: mechanical damage, animal damage, a lightening strike, even a fluctuating weather pattern. The weather rapidly toggling between mild ...

If you’ve ever planted a young tree, you know how much care they need, especially when cold weather rolls in. Winter brings freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and sudden temperature swings that can ...

Q: We have a beautiful Autumn Blaze maple tree with a split trunk bark. We’re wondering if it’s dying and if there is anything to be done to save it. We’d sure appreciate any advice. — Cliff and Nancy ...

Q. I planted three redbud trees (variety Merlot) in August 2022 when we moved into our new house. Now, one of the three appears to be dead, with the bark split in several places along the length of ...

Crews could be seen working to take down a tree on Terrie Hill Road in Cape Girardeau after an apparent lightning strike.