These paints can be more expensive, but they blend with the tree trunk better. Plant guard paints can also protect against boring insects and rodents, such as voles, chewing on the trunks.

The concern here is that the southwest side of the trunk may have already been hardened and is better able to withstand afternoon sun during winter months. If a tree ... way to protect the trees ...

For small sapling, protect the bottom of the trunk by getting some PVC piping. All you need to do is cut a slit down one side and slip the pipe around the trunk of the young tree. For bigger trees ...

The large tree in the photo has more localized damage, so I would expect it to recover. You will need to protect the trunks of your trees from the ground to about 6 feet up the trunk next fall ...

After all the emergency folks finished caring for the driver and towing off the car, the tree’s two trunks were left with foot-square patches of missing bark. But the tree is still standing ...