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Any idea what may have caused this?

15 years ago

It looks like something has happened to a couple trees which I thought my be ants causing it but not sure. Anyone ever seen something like this? It seems like something is pushing dirt up in small bits around the trunk only of both trees. It looks like mouse droppings but am pretty sure its not because of the way its only on 2 trees and its right at the trunk only. Should I be concerned about this?

Both trees came from the same nursery so I thought since its a localized problem I could check with them if needed.

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alley_cat_gw_7b
15 years ago
Matt, Check it out late at night with a flash light.This might sound crazy but it may be worms.
mattnova
Original Author
15 years ago
Earthworms? I can hear the neighbors now... Crazy maple guy is outside at night with a flashlight again.
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alley_cat_gw_7b
15 years ago
Matt, If you amended those planting locations organically before planting and with the occasional watering, say hello to your night crawlers!
dawgie
15 years ago
Earthworm castings. Consider yourself lucky.

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