Burlapping and mulching for the winter?

Theskystheway · 28th September 2008, 09:45 AM

I have 10 white spruce trees, and I already burlapped them for the winter, we live in pocono summit pa, and its not cold just yet, so should I take the burlap off and just put it on the one thats nearest to the road to avoid salt damage, and also do I need to mulch them? Is that really needed? please let me know.
Thanks.

newguy18 · 28th September 2008, 11:40 AM

I wouldn't do it until the first freeze.It can stress the trees due to a lack of sunlight.

Knotahippie · 28th September 2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Theskystheway

I have 10 white spruce trees, and I already burlapped them for the winter, we live in pocono summit pa, and its not cold just yet, so should I take the burlap off and just put it on the one thats nearest to the road to avoid salt damage, and also do I need to mulch them? Is that really needed? please let me know.
Thanks.

Taking burlap off now may force trees into early growth pattern, not good?

I've heard about N fertilization and cold weather damage. But I think a low nutrient mulch may be good for your trees in the long run.

Heres some info. for PA. young evergreen trees. Might not be as good as some local nursery info but...

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A young tree's best friend, mulch insulates soil, retains moisture, keeps out weeds, prevents soil compaction, reduces lawn mower damage, and adds an aesthetic touch to a yard or street. Remove any grass within a 3-foot area and pour organic mulch such as wood chips or bark pieces 2 to 4 inches deep within the circle. Keep the mulch from touching the trunk of the tree.

Chester County Grown Evergreen Trees, Coatesville, Pa 19320.

I've also used sugar for salt damaged trees. anybody else know of this?

Theskystheway · 28th September 2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks everyone has been very helpful, and I also forgot to ask if I should put regular kitchen plastic wrap around the one thats super close to the road? and then put the burlap over it? because cant the salt go right through the burlap? I know the white spruce hate salt.

Knotahippie · 1st October 2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Theskystheway

Thanks everyone has been very helpful, and I also forgot to ask if I should put regular kitchen plastic wrap around the one thats super close to the road? and then put the burlap over it? because cant the salt go right through the burlap? I know the white spruce hate salt.

Plastic bags are good but be sure to remove before spring temps. get too high.

Winter covering with plastic, rinsing foliage, mulching and leaching well may be best bet.

If it's going to be a problem every year you might replace with a more tollerant tree.

yooper · 2nd October 2008, 05:13 PM

I always seem to find it a we bit funny to see the trees in the winter here that people cover for freezing time.....I always thought it was to keep the deer and other critters from eating them

but it amazing the small shrubs that people plant UP north that arent suposed to be here

and covering them saves them from the snow load. and the cold. mostley the snow loads here...once its under a few feet of snow well its not so damm cold. Well maybe it is. burrrrr gotta be

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28th September 2008, 02:23 PM	#4
Theskystheway Sappling Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pocono summit, pa Posts: 13	Re: Burlapping and mulching for the winter? Thanks everyone has been very helpful, and I also forgot to ask if I should put regular kitchen plastic wrap around the one thats super close to the road? and then put the burlap over it? because cant the salt go right through the burlap? I know the white spruce hate salt.

2nd October 2008, 05:13 PM	#6
yooper Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upper Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 128	Re: Burlapping and mulching for the winter? I always seem to find it a we bit funny to see the trees in the winter here that people cover for freezing time.....I always thought it was to keep the deer and other critters from eating thembut it amazing the small shrubs that people plant UP north that arent suposed to be hereand covering them saves them from the snow load. and the cold. mostley the snow loads here...once its under a few feet of snow well its not so damm cold. Well maybe it is. burrrrr gotta be

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