Green Acres

Winter Watering is Important to Evergreens During Thawing Periods

Winter desiccation can be very hard on evergreen trees. Dry soil in winter often cannot replace the moisture trees lose to the cold dry winter air. The symptoms of winter damage and die-back may not become visible until spring or summer growth begins. Winter damaged trees may only show a few dead branches or twigs. In the most severe cases, the entire tree may die.

Evergreen trees are more susceptible to winter desiccation than deciduous trees as the evergreens retain their needles and provide more area for moisture loss. Young...

 
 
 
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