Painting the trunks of trees with a white latex paint (do not use oil-based) is an easy way to protect the trees from southwest injury because the white surface reflects more sunlight and the ...

Reasons for Painting Tree Trunks White Whitewashing tree trunks can help prevent damage to young saplings and even mature trees.

Painting the trunk with a 1:1 mix of white latex paint and water helps reflect sunlight and keeps the bark temperature stable. It's like giving your tree its own SPF 50.

Painting the trunks of trees with a white latex (do not use oil-based paint) is a way to protect the trees from southwest injury.

Q: My dad helped me plant a couple of young apple trees in my backyard last weekend and so far, so good. After we finished I said the only thing I had left to do was paint the trunks white. He ...

"In fact, painting tree trunks white to repel pests was first introduced in Europe," Cai said. "Previously, European countries applied this technique to fruit trees.