2006-10-20 18:50:59 · 10 answers · asked by Tukkus 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Well the purpose for that is to keep the pests off the bark and leaves, like ants caterpillars etc. but its not paint it is a powdery substance that is like baking soda or something of that sort. I grew up on a farm my Father used to put in on his apple trees.
2006-10-20 18:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by LuNis 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
To protect the tree trunk from damage and reflects the sun; a procedure some farmers use on their trees. Around here sometimes I see Walnut trees with the trunks painted white. I live in beautiful California that has the richest soil in the world and where agriculture still goes on.
2006-10-22 22:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you refer to is "white wash". It is not a paint but simply a mixture of lime and water. Originally trees were painted with white wash as a means of discouraging certain insects. Now it is done mostly for decoration. It is still done extensively in the deep South.
2006-10-21 14:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some trees have white paints on their trunk to make us know that it is government's property.
2006-10-21 06:51:08 · answer #4 · answered by jintu 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Field markings on the trunk.
2006-10-21 09:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by wai l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its probably just a marking on the trunk
2006-10-21 01:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by michael2003c2003 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if they are along the street or driveway its so people can see them better in the headlights and not hit them, also some insect control stuff was white paint like,
2006-10-21 03:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is just their way of decorating. We wear makeup and they wear white paint.
2006-10-21 09:09:53 · answer #8 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the tree is sick, sometimes they chop them.
2006-10-21 01:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by Chantal D. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The owners don't know any better.
2006-10-21 01:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by ZoFro 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋