You might find it confusing to see healthy trees along the street suddenly painted white from branch to branch. But there's a reason for that.
The trees are painted white to protect them from the heat in summer and harsh winter weather . But why can paint prevent these negative effects on the trees, and not something else?
The tree was painted white to protect it from the heat in the summer and the harsh weather in the winter.
In winter, the weather can be very harsh or the temperature can fluctuate constantly throughout the day, from moderately cool during the day to freezing temperatures at night. These large fluctuations can cause the bark to crack, damaging the tree in a process called sulfacy . White paint will limit the tree's absorption of heat from the sun , allowing it to maintain a more stable temperature.
In the summer , many people have also been warned to limit wearing black clothing and instead opt for white or light colors. This is because black and other dark colors absorb sunlight more easily and cause the body to heat up more quickly. Similarly, for trees, painting the trunk white slows down the warming process, keeping the bark at a temperature similar to that of a winter evening .
These measures are often applied to newly planted trees , as they are more fragile and delicate than mature trees, or to fruit trees. However, painting the tree is not the only solution; if you've just planted a tree, you can protect it by using a suitable protective covering .
