Save Plants From Bark Splitting
Prized camellias, azaleas, and other shrubs sometimes can be saved if damage due to bark splitting is caught early enough. Check stems of these plants on the south side, especially near the ground. If bark is cracked, cover splits with grafting wax or one of the asphalt-based wound dressings. This will prevent drying and peeling of the bark, and will save the plant if bark is dead on only one side.