In this Palo Alto article, George Reno from Davey's Menlo Park office talks about why warm winter days followed by cold nights put trees at risk. 

Posted: January 13, 2026

A mixture of green and dormant trees along a small body of waterWhen people think about winter tree damage, they often picture heavy winds or rain. On the Peninsula, the wnter sun can also pose a threat — usually a more subtle one. Bright winter sunshine followed by cold nights can stress tree bark and lead to two common problems: sunscald and frost cracks.

These injuries are more than surface-level problems. Over time, they can weaken trunks, create entry points for insects and decay, and compromise a tree’s long-term health.

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