Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you ...

Related: What to Do with Storm-Damaged Trees in Your Yard Smooth-barked trees are the most prone to bark damage from male deer rubbing the felt off their developing antlers during the fall ...

Many plants have protective mechanisms that should not be confused with winter damage ... tree trunks and branches. Young and thin-barked trees are most susceptible. The bright winter sun warms ...