Question for the Tree Experts

[Defiant]

What kind of Maple is this I have an apple tree competing with but the apple might have to come down. I found these molted insect casings on the apple and the bark is riddled with holes.

 

[smoke show]

What kind of Maple is this

big green one?

 

[fishingpol]

Tree looks like sugar maple.

Bug casing looks to be a cicada.

Holes look like they are from woodpeckers.

 

[smoke show]

There you go Joe. You got a pecker problem...

 

[lukem]

Tree looks like sugar maple.

Bug casing looks to be a cicada.

Holes look like they are from woodpeckers.

+1

 

[Defiant]

There you go Joe. You got a pecker problem...

Thanks FP & Luke, the song is for my buddy Smoke

 

[Jags]

Tree looks like sugar maple.

Bug casing looks to be a cicada.

Holes look like they are from woodpeckers.

Ding, Ding, Ding - we have a winner. (See Defiant for the prize).

 

[Eatonpcat]

There you go Joe. You got a pecker problem...

Laughed out loud on this one Smoke!

 

[ScotO]

Yep that's a sugar maple, Defiant. Keep me away from that tree come February or else it'll have two or three more holes drilled in it for maple syrup taps!

 

[MasterMech]

Got Cicada's?
Get a few of these!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_cicada_killer

Bad ass bug to watch in action!

 

[save$]

The third picture, the one with the gray blotches is Lichen, harmless. Usually found on the north side of a tree. If in a woods and want to know what direction you are in. Look for the Lichen on the trees. Unless it is in total shade, the Lichen will be on the north facing side.