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My Marmo Maple was scratched by deer antlers a couple of years ago, and I recently noticed some new growth where the bark is missing. Are these new ve...
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Maple Tree Growth #878505
Asked July 23, 2024, 9:26 PM EDT
My Marmo Maple was scratched by deer antlers a couple of years ago, and I recently noticed some new growth where the bark is missing. Are these new vein-like growths normal or is my tree sick? Thank you!
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
I'm not sure what you are describing as new vein like growths. If the tree has leafed out on all sides, then the circulation is still possible to the top of the tree. Put a barricade around the tree to prevent further damage. Something like woven wire that surrounds but does not touch the bark.
Leave the bark strips alone until you have read the last three web pages.
https://extension.umn.edu/central/protecting-plants-deer
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/white-tailed-deer-damage
https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/trunk-wounds-and-decay/
http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/tree-wounds-should-they-be-repaired
https://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2007/090807.html
Leave the bark strips alone until you have read the last three web pages.
https://extension.umn.edu/central/protecting-plants-deer
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/white-tailed-deer-damage
https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/trunk-wounds-and-decay/
http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/tree-wounds-should-they-be-repaired
https://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2007/090807.html
