A homeowner's attempt to protect their young sycamore tree has started a discussion in ... moisture might cause fungal growth or damage the bark. "Definitely remove the wrap," one arborist said.

The bark on the lower part of the tree is scaly and brown, while the upper trunk and limbs are smooth, shiny and white. The bark peels revealing patches of white, gray and green. The fruit of the ...

The most pervasive is a fungus caused by an invasive beetle species that harmed a California sycamore in front of my home ...