Trees that are dead or passing on will start to shed their bark, making.

Mature silver maples naturally shed their bark, a process many people find attractive.

Insects disrupt the natural flow of the vascular system.

While shedding is a natural process for a healthy silver maple, injuries can cause splitting and premature. Infestation can be a reason for the peeling off. If you notice that the bark of a maple tree peels off more in the direction of the bottom, you can expect that it could be because of insects.

Insects disrupt the natural flow of the vascular system. They come to the point that Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins. Jun 30, The bark coming off can be from many causes, too-- animal damage, insect damage, lightning strike, frost cracks, disease, improperly removed branch; or there are some trees (Paperbark Maple and Silver Maple are two) that naturally peel.

Young trees as they grow will naturally lose.