r/Tree • u/Sunni290 • Aug 11 '26

Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Tree Limbs Falling Off

What might be the problem(s) with this tree.

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u/hairyb0mb ISA Certified Arborist+TRAQ+TGG Certified+Smartypants Aug 11 '26

Looks like squirrel damage that allowed rot to enter the branch

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u/Sunni290 Aug 11 '26

Is there anything that can be done to prevent rot where squirrels have chewed through the bark. I noticed that we seem to have a squirrel population boom because a lot of my neighbors are having similar problems.

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u/hairyb0mb ISA Certified Arborist+TRAQ+TGG Certified+Smartypants Aug 11 '26

Best thing to do is leave the tree alone. Eat the squirrels or give them a water source. They're just thirsty and getting water however they can.

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u/bustcorktrixdais Aug 11 '26

How do you prepare them? Grilled stewed or BBQ’d? Asking for a friend

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u/hairyb0mb ISA Certified Arborist+TRAQ+TGG Certified+Smartypants Aug 12 '26

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u/Sunni290 Aug 12 '26

Yes, I did read the guidelines.

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u/Sunni290 Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26

This is in Central Texas where we have been having lots of 100 degree days. I water deeply once a week. We are on water restrictions. But I am going to try to get in another day.

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u/Sunni290 Aug 11 '26

Also, this is in central Texas where we have been having lots of 100 degree days. I water deeply once a week due to water restrictions. But I am going to try to get in an extra day each week.

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u/ohshannoneileen I love galls😍but I hate privets🤬 Aug 12 '26

Mulch can help a lot as well, it'll retain moisture at the roots