PUBLICATION SP630

Bark Splitting on Trees

Publish Date: November 02 2009 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/SP630

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Summary

Bark splitting and sloughing occur in tree growth, with outer bark splitting to allow tree diameter growth. Inner bark forms protective coat, peeling off in sheets, plates, strips, or blocks.