How Michigan Winters Stress Mature Landscape Trees
Key Takeaways Michigan’s freeze-thaw cycles can create cracks that weaken mature tree trunks and limbs. Heavy snow and ice can place excessive weight on branches, increasing the risk of breakage. Road salt and de-icing chemicals can damage tree roots, bark, buds, and foliage. Winter damage may remain hidden until spring, when delayed growth or dieback […]
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