Western oak bark beetles are small, about 1-2 millimeters in length…this beetle itself bores into the tree. It attacks trees under major drought stress, and they start at the top of the tree.

Gummosis is commonly found around the lenticels of peach trees. The early signs are tiny spots on new bark that oozes sap. Over time, sunken lesions appear on the bark, while leaves and new shoots ...

Recent storms throughout the state have caused major tree damage, and cleanup following a storm can be overwhelming.

Cork is actually the bark of the cork oak tree. Bark naturally splits periodically – around every nine to 15 years – and can be safely harvested without harming the trees. The bark regrows and the ...