Red Oak w/ bark falling off

[Daddy M Dawg]

Any idea what is cause this? Also is it treatable or once healed will it be stronger in this area. It's a Red Oak 14" dbh in Dallas area. Thanks for your help.

 

[treeseer]

It won't heal but the tree may recover. page 32 may describe it here. http://www.tcia.org/PDFs/TCI_Mag_09_04_FULLsm.pdf

 

[pdqdl]

That's a good article, Treeseer. I picked up some new information. Thanks.

But did you REALLY write this: "It is probably best to treat these unfortunate trees with a chain saw at ground level."

That seems out of character for you!