Can Squirrels Kill Japanese Red Maples?
What is a squirrel eating on my maple tree?
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Squirrels may be eating tissue under the bark, drinking sap or making nests. You can put hardware cloth or chicken wire around the trunk of the tree to prevent this destructive behavior. Spraying the trunk with a taste repellent also might work.J
Do squirrels eat Japanese maple bark?
Squirrels rarely eat maple tree parts, but they love to “prune back” the new growth. They use both the bark and the small twigs to build their nests. Squirrels may also use maple twigs and bark as chew toys.J
Can squirrels damage maple trees?
Squirrels can cause damage, from nipping off the tips of limbs to stripping the bark off trees. Squirrels may be eating tissue under the bark, drinking sap or making nests. You can put hardware cloth or chicken wire around the trunk of the tree to prevent this destructive behavior.J
