Most people don't think about tree care in the winter. They just go to sleep and become dormant, right? Well, yes, but they can still be susceptible to damage from extreme cold or sun ( yes, sun!) and will leave them in a weakened state when spring eventually arrive and the next growth season begins.
In this comprehensive article from the University of Minnesota Agriculture Center, very types of damage to trees are discussed and how to prevent it, including damage from cold, salt, sun, root damage, and even animal damage. It's well worth the 5 minutes it will take to read.
Bert T. Swanson and Richard Rideout Minnesota's harsh climate is often responsible for severe damage to landscape plants. Winter sun, wind, and cold temperatures can bleach and desiccate evergreen foliage, damage bark, and injure or kill branches, flowerbuds, and roots. Snow and ice can break branches and topple entire [...]
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