More points on tree wrap.

Trunk wrap on young trees prevents the green cortex from photosynthesizing.

There are no data to show that trunk wraps prevent "frost" cracks or sun
scald.

As trees grow older, the torture continues as they are not only braced in
ways that prevent swaying but wrapped with various materials. The materials
prevent photosynthesis in the young green cortex. There are no data to show
that wrapping prevents problems.

If you think the last treatment was a crime, consider this one where several
men spent several days wrapping this dying beech. It was dying because
shallow roots were killed in attempts to establish a new lawn. See the
picture of the beech he
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...runk_wrap.html

Why trees are wrapped with burlap and cloth and other products is a mystery
to me. Studies show that these materials do little except hide wounds,
cankers, and cracks that were on the tree when it left the nursery. The
coverings also make excellent homes for insects. Never accept a tree that
is wrapped! You never know what is under the wrapping.



For much more on this treatment as well as others see A NEW TREE BIOLOGY

http://www.shigoandtrees.com/Books/t...%2cProductName




--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.



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Patrick