Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Oct. Red Maple question, 0 by Dennis_S

Dennis_S wrote:
I did find this one hole in one of the trees. That tree is doing OK. (for now). All the trees have the split in the bark. The only bugs I have found are "stink bugs". According to our local Clemson Univ. Extension, these are common and not something to worry about.

The girdling may be an issue. The grower said it is fine to leave the wire around the burlap when I planted them. I've since learned that may not have been a good idea.