bark, making them more susceptible to sun and temperature-related injuries. Whitewashing can be especially useful for young trees or older trees whose bark has recently become exposed because of heavy pruning or loss of foliage.
In colder climates, the technique can also help reduce damage caused by sunny winter days followed by freezing temperatures at night.
Can White Paint Help With Pests?
There may be another benefit.
Sun-damaged bark can become more vulnerable to wood-boring insects. By reducing sunburn, whitewashing may indirectly help protect the tree from some of the
