🤯Why Some Trees Are Painted White and What It Means🤯⤵️

Gardeners and orchard caretakers use this method to protect trees from winter damage caused by rapid temperature changes. Cold nights followed by bright, sunny days can heat the bark unevenly, leading to splitting or cracking—a problem commonly referred to as sunscald.
Applying a light-colored coating helps reflect sunlight and keeps the trunk’s temperature more stable throughout the day. This reduces stress on the bark and lowers the risk of long-term damage. The technique is most often used on young trees, thin-barked varieties, and fruit trees, which are more vulnerable to these conditions. Water-based latex paint is typically chosen because it is safe, breathable, and effective when applied correctly.