How to Protect Young Trees From Freezing Winter

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How to Protect Young Trees From Freezing Winter
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Freezing winters are troublesome for everybody
for you, for your pets and the trees in your
backyard. Notably, young trees are more
susceptible to the damage. Some people think
that the trees have a natural resistance to the
winters, and therefore, no need of taking extra
care of them. However, it is not true. The
young trees are vulnerable to the sudden change
in the surrounding conditions.  Extreme cold
temperature affects the budding, blossoming,
fruiting of a tree. 
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It also slows down the growth. Therefore, you
must be ready with protective measures to
safeguard the trees from chilling winters. All
trees get the hit of cold temperatures, but a few
trees are more susceptible to it, e.g.,
Jacaranda, Eugenia, Citrus fruits, Catalpa,
Oleander, and tropical as well sub-tropical
plants. Not only tender new growth and leaves,
but older leaves and branches may also get
injured by low temperatures.
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• What Actions Can Save The Trees Plants?
• You should cover susceptible plants trees with
  tarps sheets.
• You can use burlaps also. It should extend to the
  ground so that the accumulated warmth of the
  earth gets trapped.
• To minimize the contact between the foliage the
  cover frames stakes can be used.
• Potted trees or plants need to be kept in the
  protected locations.
• Plans should be watered well. Solar radiation
  gets absorbed by more solar radiation as compared
  to dry soil. It will re-radiate heat during the
  night hours.
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• All large tree canopies should be cleaned. There
  shouldnt be weeds or turf because bare soil
  reflects and absorbs heat well.
• To insulate roots prevent soil moisture loss
  wood chip mulch is the best solution.
• Always plant frost-sensitive plants near walls
  and buildings as they are better sources of
  reflective heat.

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What If A Tree Gets Damaged Due To Low
Temperature? Despite all this care, it sometimes
happens that the tree gets damaged due
to chilling temperature. It is important not to
prune the tree immediately. Keep some patience
to see that the sprouts appear in the spring.
Sometimes, the damage looks severe, but it is not
that severe as it seems. The  tree that is
looking dead can also revive after winters. For
trees that have lost shade, then the new unshaded
part of the tree needs protection. You can
cover the tree with a plastic sheet or cloth. You
can whitewash it as well. All these tricks will
help the trees from getting damaged
permanently.For, more information about how to
protect your young tree from freezing winter.
Contact Complete Tree Service on 0411 550 409.
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