Learning with Trees
Winter Tree Maintenance
Trees work hard for us all year long. Return the favor by taking care of them even in the depths of winter.
Check trees for problems like decay, cankers, cracks and dead branches. Prune or remove hazardous trees.
Wrap thin-barked or young trees to protect them from winter temperature gradients and snow pile-up.
Check occasionally for signs of rodent damage. Use bait, enclosures or repellants as necessary.
Prune trees. Train young shade trees to have a single trunk with strong, well spaced branches. Remove branches that are dead, diseased, broken, cracked or rubbing on other branches.
For more tips, go to TreeHelp.com and MNSTAC's Maintenance Calendar.
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