In my last post I was trying nicely it imply that we needed more input from the tree owner. A picture would be nice! I could not agree more with the furry woodland creatures defoliating cedars for winter-time feed. Also sunscald can really do a number on the south side. Depending of the orientation to other objects (Building/other trees and shrubs) also effects the survivability. One of the things that is commonly used out west is anti-transpirant. It is sprayed on in the fall, and is basically a waxy substance which is supposed the protect from dehydration of the foliage.
The jury is split on the use of antitranspirants, on the other hand IF it is sunscald, wrapping the schrub serves two purposes. First it prevents the foliage cells from thawing out and bursting when the temp plummets, and secondly it would prevent the herbavores from snacking on the easy to get to FREE LUNCH.
I was also wondering if there are many forest critters wandering around in Oshawa?????
I hope we can give this guy some experience based knowledge, if your out there let us know whats up
