A light piece of material in the right manner may make a big distinction for new trees, but an error during wrapping may cause more harm than benefit
If you have ever seen a fruit tree with a trunk wrapped around it, you may have thought that the tree was damaged. In fact, this is a protective method used to help the trees, especially the new saplings, cope with winter conditions.
To that end, a special protective strip is used, usually of bright color, that is wrapped around the trunk. It helps limit the sudden changes in temperature and damage caused by the strong winter sun.
Why is wrapping especially important for new trees?
One – year – old saplings and trees between two and three years of age have thiner, more sensitive bark.
During the cold days, the sun can warm one side of the trunk as low temperatures during the night cause rapid cooling. This fluctuation can contribute to the creation of cracks and bark damage.
Bright – colored protective materials reflect part of the solar radiation and help reduce these fluctuations.
How should the trunk be wrapped?
The sowing begins from the base of the trunk and continues in spiral form toward the first branches.
Each layer needs to cover a little bit of the surface, but the material should not be unduly tightened so that it does not damage the bark or prevent the growth of the tree.
The trunk is usually protected to the first branch, and the height of the wrapping is adjusted to the size of the tree and the condition of the plant.
Do not wrap the bark when wet
Before placing the defense, check the trunk and remove leaves, dirt, or other remains that may have been piled on the bark.
Shun the wet bark’s coating of materials that prevent the ventilation because the accumulated moisture can favour its damage.
During the warmer winter days, check your trunk and protective material from time to time.
Does wrapping also protect trees from rodents?
Protection may limit mechanical damage, but it is not always sufficient against mice, rabbits, and other animals that damage the bark.
If rodents are a problem in the garden, the setting of special nets or shields around the trunk is recommended.
The sowing is usually put in place at the end of autumn, before the cold cold, and is removed in the spring when the risk of frost and severe temperature fluctuations decreases.
Proper care during winter can help new trees enter the next season of increased growth with healthier bark and less damage. /Telegraphy/