Why Are Tree Trunks Painted White? The Surprising Reason Is All About Protection! If you’ve ever noticed rows of trees with white-painted trunks along roads or in orchards, the coating isn’t just for decoration. It helps protect trees from sunscald, a type of bark damage that can occur when winter sunlight warms one side of a trunk and temperatures suddenly drop at night. The rapid temperature changes can cause the bark to crack, leaving the tree vulnerable to disease and further damage. The white coating, often made with appropriately diluted white latex paint, reflects sunlight and helps keep the bark temperature more stable. This simple, inexpensive technique is especially useful for young or newly planted trees, acting like sunscreen and helping them stay healthy through harsh winter conditions…
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