My poor dogwood is shedding some of the bark off if it's branches and I am not sure what is the best solution. I have a very small lot in Philadelphia and the conditions can be rather hot in the summer as most of my neighbors yards are paved.
Last year one of the branches broke off in a storm and the whole branch lost most of its bark, in addition, several of the pruning cuts I had made in the past started to peel close to the area I cut as well.
The tree bloomed and is now leafing and most looks good except for the dead branches. I am afraid to cut it and worried I am further hurting it. Could the peeling bark spread to the trunk? Currently the trunk still seems in good shape. Any tips?
