Sun scald is characterized by elongated, sunken, dried, or cracked areas of dead bark, usually on the south or southwest side of a tree. On cold winter days, the sun can heat up bark to the point where cambial activity is stimulated. When the sun is blocked by a cloud, hill, or building, bark temperature
Shermik Tree Farms have had a busy spring transplanting season. We are starting to schedule fall projects now. Call us today!
Dry winter and spring – Trees temporarily coping with drought stress, or lacking a seasonal substitute for an irrigation system, can benefit from subsurface watering. This “green innovation” gets to the root of the problem–and it’s easy to implement. By placing water below grade, it is more efficiently distributed and less likely to run off
Trees can beautify our landscape, provide needed shade (helping eliminate the need for day-long air conditioning, saving energy and money) and help oxygenate our air through photosynthesis. They also increase the value of your home with their aesthetic value. Special care should be taken to protect your young trees in winter, especially from damage from
