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.
When 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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