{"id":600,"date":"2021-02-17T19:42:25","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T19:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2021-02-17T19:42:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T19:42:25","slug":"should-i-spray-anti-desiccants-on-my-evergreen-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/should-i-spray-anti-desiccants-on-my-evergreen-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Spray Anti-Desiccants on My Evergreen Trees?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is hard on trees. It may not look like it, but the cold climate and harsh conditions can cause a long list of hardships, even for coniferous trees like evergreens. The ultimate way to better protect your evergreen landscaping trees from freezing temperature and inclement winter weather is stay on top of your routine tree care checklist throughout the winter season. Additionally, consider adding anti-desiccant treatments to your checklist too. Unsure about the effects and applications of anti-desiccants on evergreen trees? You are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Continue reading to learn some brief, fundamental facts about such tree care treatments, including how they help trees survive the winter and where you can find trusted winter tree service near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Winter-Tree-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Tree Service Indianapolis Indiana 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Winter-Tree-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Winter-Tree-Service-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Winter-Tree-Service-Indianapolis-IN-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Winter Tree Service Indianapolis Indiana 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coniferous Tree Damage in Winter<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, the most damaging effect on trees is the loss of moisture they experience. Through tiny pores on their needles or leaves, trees will lose moisture and dry out. Because of the extreme dry air and harsher winds, the rate of moisture loss in trees is drastically accelerated, which causes a faster decline compared to other seasons of the year. Coniferous trees react to these elemental conditions by drawing more and more water from the roots to feeds the leaves or needles. As a result, trees experience all sorts of health problems, primarily needle discoloration and loss. This tree health problem is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/what-is-winter-burn-in-trees\/\">winter burn<\/a>, or <em>winter desiccation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anti-Desiccants<\/strong> <strong>Can Prevent Winter Burn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common method of preventing the affects of winter weather and moisture loss in trees, including winter burn, is to include anti-desiccant treatments to your regular tree care routine. Anti-desiccants are effective at abating this cycle of water over-consumption and needle loss in trees because they are specially formulated to stop moisture in its tracks. Anti-desiccant treatments are a wax coating application applied to the needles and leaves of trees that acts as a barrier against harsh winters, freezing temperatures and dry air. Think of anti-desiccant coatings like your hand moisturizers or house humidifiers, which promote moisture retention and abates moisture loss in our skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Ways to Protect Trees in Winter:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">\u25ba Mulch Around Trees<br>\u25ba Insulate\/Wrap Tree Trunks<br>\u25ba Brace Young or Vulnerable Trees<br>\u25ba Prevent Deer Damage \u00a0<br>\u25ba Remove Heavy Snow on Branches<br>\u25ba Keep Ice Salts Away<br>\u25ba Prune in the Spring and Fall <br>\u25ba Annual Tree Inspections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Get Winter Tree Service in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call Complete Tree Care at 317-783-2518<\/strong> for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis tree service<\/a> you can trust. We are highly trained and experienced tree care technicians that offer commercial and residential tree services at affordable prices. Request an estimate or advice anytime. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more about tree care in Indianapolis, IN today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screenshot-2018-6-5-Complete-Tree-Care-Tree-Service-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana2-e1528223375639-1024x245.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screenshot-2018-6-5-Complete-Tree-Care-Tree-Service-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana2-e1528223375639-1024x245.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screenshot-2018-6-5-Complete-Tree-Care-Tree-Service-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana2-e1528223375639-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screenshot-2018-6-5-Complete-Tree-Care-Tree-Service-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana2-e1528223375639-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Screenshot-2018-6-5-Complete-Tree-Care-Tree-Service-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana2-e1528223375639.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is hard on trees. It may not look like it, but the cold climate and harsh conditions can cause a long list of hardships, even for coniferous trees like evergreens. 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