Thanks in Newspapers as a Tree Wrap

By Skiekitty
November 19, 2012

To prevent tree scalding in the winter, don't bother with "tree wrap." Just get some newspapers, wrap those around the trunk of the tree, and use duct tape to keep the newspaper in place. I prefer the bright orange duct tape so I will remember to take it off in the spring. Just don't wrap the newspapers tight around the trunk.

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Shannon

Nov 19, 2012 10:58 AM CST

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Name: Shannon
Burkeville,Va (Zone 7a)
The House on the Hill Gardens

Great Idea..I was going to get tree wrap for my tree rose today. I think I will go with the orange
or bright green tape also

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Skiekitty

Nov 19, 2012 11:21 AM CST

Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

I've lost a few trees to sunscalding w/our winters here, and tree wrap is SOOO expensive considering what it is! Newspapers are so much cheaper! Another alternative is butcher paper, too, as that's waxy & can withstand moisture a bit better, and doesn't dissolve as fast.

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paulgrow

Nov 19, 2012 1:46 PM CST

Name: Paul
Allen Park, MI (Zone 6a)

I'm concerned that the newspaper will hold moisture and could be the gateway for fungal diseases.

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Skiekitty

Nov 19, 2012 2:01 PM CST

Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

Paul - This tip is more for people in my situation - no moisture. Newspapers wouldn't hold up in a wetter environment such as yours. Plus you probably don't have bad sun scalding there, either. We here in the Denver Metro have over 320+ days of sunshine a year and our moisture can be as low as 2-5% in the middle of the day.

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