How to Cover & Protect Young Trees in Winter

How to Wrap the Tree

Wrapping the tree trunk is simple.

Begin at the base of the trunk and pull the strip upwards, wrapping and overlapping as you go. The wrap should fit snugly around the trunk, but not too tightly, or you risk preventing air-flow to the bark. Secure the end of the wrap to the tape itself and not the tree trunk. You can also tuck the end of the wrap underneath itself and pull it ou…