Sonoma Mountain Ecology Notes

Celebrating and Caring for the Land

Oak Bark Inclusions

Bark inclusions or “bark pockets” occur when branches or stems grow too close together and create a structural weakness that can cause the tree to split or break off especially during high winds. Properly pruning younger trees can help them achieve optimal strength and longevity.

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