green guide

When a tree is young it's bark is soft, making it more susceptible to intense sunlight, and animals such as deer and voles. Tree wrap is a great method to protect your young trees. 

We typically begin wrapping trees in the fall, prior to the snowy season. Snow reflects sunlight, possibly causing sun scald which may split the softer bark of younger trees (visit our Glossary for more details on sun scald). Snow also makes foraging more difficult for animals, which may steer them toward the bark of your trees.

Robertson's recommends a lightweight cardboard wrap when wrapping deciduous trees. Start from the base of the tree (image 1), securing the wrap with your choice of tape. Be sure keep the tape from touching the bark, and tight enough to hold the wrap in place (image 2). Wind the roll of wrap upward, overlapping the wrap by at least an inch (image 3). End the wrap just below the lowest branch, and secure it with tape, again making certain to keep the bark free from the adhesive (image 4). 

Not every young tree needs to be wrapped. But this precaution is a simple and effective way to protect your landscaping investment. Call for a free consultation.