Early Blooming Trees

Posted on 25th February 2012 in Ask a Master Gardener, Feed & Care, Shrubs, Trees & Climbers

Q:  Some of my trees are putting on leaves and buds. Will a frost or freeze damage my trees or kill them?
 
A: There is very little that you can do when we have freezing temperatures. Some of the trees and shrubs have begun to bud out as a result of the unseasonably warm temperatures. Small things can be covered. The trees should be fine.

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