Originally Posted by Steve

Newt wrote:
yar Wrote:

i am thinking of painting my fruit trees, the problem being what kind
of paint to use and what not to use.........thanks in advance!
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Hi Yar,

I can solve your problem for you. Don't paint your trees. It's really
unsightly.

Newt


You are right, Newt, but some people paint the trunks with watered down
latex paint (half water, half white latex paint) to prevent "southwest
injury". There are several other names for that, but it happens when the
temps are well below freezing but the afternoon sun pushes the bark
temperatures above freezing. As soon as the sun goes behind a hill or
even a cloud, the bark suddenly refreezes, resulting in damage. The bark
doesn't have to be solid white. Just enough white to lighten the color
considerably. Also, no paint is needed on the north or east sides. Once
the trees get big, the bark gets thick enough that damage is unlikely.

I have fruit trees that have had this winter injury but I've never
painted them. They are yard trees and I don't want them painted. If I
ever had an orchard way out back and nearly out of sight (my yard isn't
nearly that big) I might use the paint.


The original post didn't say why they wanted to paint the trees. If they
are planning to do it just because they think it looks good, ... I disagree!

Steve