Silver Maple shedding bark - Ask Extension
Is it normal for a silver maple to shed its bark?
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Silver Maple shedding bark #869749
Asked May 23, 2024, 10:49 AM EDT
Is it normal for a silver maple to shed its bark?
Arapahoe County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello there and thank you for using Ask Extension,
Based upon your photo, I don't see anything abnormal with you silver maple. They do shed (defoliate) their bark. As the tree grows, it's part of the natural process.
I you are seeing issues in the branches or leaves, send me some additional photos. Otherwise, you should have nothing to worry about.
Here's an article about bark shedding from K-State. https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/common-pest-problems/documents/Bark%20Shedding.pdf
Here's an additional article from Missouri Botanical which has a really nice description about silver maples.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275381
Let me know is you have further questions.
Based upon your photo, I don't see anything abnormal with you silver maple. They do shed (defoliate) their bark. As the tree grows, it's part of the natural process.
I you are seeing issues in the branches or leaves, send me some additional photos. Otherwise, you should have nothing to worry about.
Here's an article about bark shedding from K-State. https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/common-pest-problems/documents/Bark%20Shedding.pdf
Here's an additional article from Missouri Botanical which has a really nice description about silver maples.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275381
Let me know is you have further questions.
Thank you!!
