As we all experienced the past couple of weeks, deep freezing and quick moving cold fronts are tragic for a lot of people, heavily impacting our time outside. But did you know the cold can take their toll on landscape plants and trees as well?
Unusual winter weather confuses trees – especially when it's sporadic. One day, it’s seemingly warm. The next, it's -12 degrees again.
With weather peaking above freezing in the next couple of weeks, trees are more vulnerable to freeze-thaw cycles that weaken their structure over time. These conditions can make trees more susceptible to disease and increase the likelihood of breakage or failure, especially during spring storms. Several defects can raise the risk, including:
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