Painting Tree Trunks White To Prevent Sunburn

With the rainy season coming to an end it was time to protect our young dwarf fruit trees from the potential sunburn which can increase the likelihood of borer damage.
Interior white latex paint was slathered on the trunks from soil level to about the height of first branches.

Two generous coats were needed to give the trunks ample coverage. Special attention was paid to the graft area.

The grafted area of the trees are facing north to prevent direct sun exposure to this sensitive area.