Peeling bark on cherry tree

Hi guys. I've a mature cherry tree that the bark has split and is peeling. It's the full length of the trunk.

Anyone know the cause? Can this be rectified or is the tree doomed. It's over 40 years old.

All help appreciated

 

Doesn't sound good a picture would help.

 

I have a Tibetan Cherry and one of its features is the fact the bark splits and curls.

 

I was so worried. Is there any way to identify the Tibetan cherry?

 

Are we referring to a split bark right back to the wood or just the surface flaking off.

 

Hoping the picture helps

 

It does look a bit diseased, but if the tree is still doing ok i don't think you need to worry to much.
It could well be on its way out in the next few years, or it could go on for years to come.

Often you get gum coming out, but it looks ok.
Either way I don't think there is much you can do about it.

 

Not a Tibetan cherry (Prunus serrula) which has lovely reddy coloured bark.
See prunus serrula - Recherche Google

 

I'm hoping years but thanks. You've confirmed my fears. That's gardening for you

 

Unfortunately we all get old, but don't give up on the tree just yet.
If you start seeing bracket type fungus coming out of the trunk it will mean it's on the way out.

 

Should this happen do you advise removing the whole tree

 

Well, if it dies, yes.
But all the time it's still growing and fruiting ok I'd leave it alone.

 

This may be of comfort to you:
Cherry Tree Bark - Tree Guide UK - Cherry tree bark identification

 

This is incredible thank you

 

Maybe just stressed due to the summer we had.