2007-01-20 08:48:39 · 18 answers · asked by joo_0420 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Some types of tree trunks actually get sunburned. Boring insects are able to tunnel into the damaged bark easily and can kill the tree. Painting protects the trunks from sunburn. Some of the paints contain insect repellents to keep the borers out.
2007-01-20 08:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by chimpus_incompetus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To protect against damage.
"Another product that can be used on the trunk is tree paint. White latex paint is often used in orchards to help prevent splitting and cracking. The paint will help reflect light and heat from the tree trunk. Due to aesthetic reasons, most homeowners are not interested in using tree paints. Both tree paints and wraps can be found at local garden centers and nurseries."
http://muextension.missouri.edu/extensioninfonet/article.asp?id=1807
2007-01-20 08:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do that everywhere, not just in Illinois. I don't know why, but my guess would be to keep insects off the trees, or they are eventually going to cut it down and want to make sure they cut down the right tree.
2007-01-20 08:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to guard the tree from borers into the bark in the years until eventually now pesticides. Tree injury from bugs or trauma have been much less complicated to work out, too. The earliest i understand of have been whitewashed -- After autos have been considerable the timber have been painted in the front backyard or the turn of the driveway to remind drivers the timber have been there. submit to in suggestions the preliminary headlights have been carbide lanterns-- very dim. greater beneficial than you ever wanted-- huh!
2016-12-14 07:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paint includes ingredients to protect against pest that could multiply close o the soil. The birds take care of the upper portion of the tree against such pests.
2007-01-20 15:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ottawan-Canada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People paint the tree trunks to give their lawns a more manicured look. Some people think it looks extremely neat and clean. This was very popular in the 70's, don't think it is a trend in today's manicured landscaping though! Hope this helps!
2007-01-20 09:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To ward off insects. They hate the white paint.
2007-01-20 08:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it keeps insects of and i think if it rains or something the roots dont get messed up..i think im wrong but my dad painted the branches of the trees when i was little and i asked him
2007-01-20 08:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by explicitnights 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was under the impression that in the first years it was done because it had an insecticide and the white wash was a vehicle of application.
2007-01-20 09:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well genius, thats not just a illinois thing... its to keep insects and parasites on the ground from doing damage to the tree
2007-01-20 08:54:31 · answer #10 · answered by junes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋