| i HAVE A FUJI APPLE, THE PAST 3 YEARS IT HAS PRODUCED, THIS YEAR HOWEVER THE BARK ON THE TRUNK IS SPLITTING AND NO APPLES THIS YEAR. WHY DID THE BARK SPLIT AND WHAT CAN i DO AT THIS POINT? |
| It could be related to weather extremes. Sunscald usually occurs on the southern side of a tree's trunk, and can happen in summer and winter. The sun actually dries out and burns the bark, which splits. On sunny winter days, the quick plunge from warm sun into a cold night can cause the bark to split open. However, the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office in Reno has Master Gardeners who will know if there is another problem affecting fruit trees in your region and recommend treatment. Good luck! Washoe County Cooperative Extension P.O. Box 11130 5305 Mill Street Reno, NV 89520-0027 Phone: 775-784-4848 |
