Why Are Some Trees Painted White?
I used to wonder why some trees have white-painted trunks. Every time I passed by, I asked myself if it meant something important. Recently, I discovered that this simple trick carries a very specific purpose.
Tree planters use white paint as a protective measure, communicating crucial information about a tree’s health and well-being.
What Tree Markings Mean
You might have seen other tree markings too. Orange dots often signal that a tree will be cut down, while purple marks indicate private property or “no trespassing.”
But white paint serves a completely different role. It protects trees from a common winter threat called sunscald.
