Winter storms can do damage on your favorite trees but overall snow cover is great to insulate and protect your trees until they bud in the spring.
During major snowstorms, it is best to remove heavy snow from vulnerable plants while it still is falling, rather than waiting until the snow has a chance to freeze. Once snow is frozen on the plant, trying to remove it can cause a lot of damage, so then it is best to let it melt off. This is also the case for freezing rain that covers plants in ice.
If plants already have been damaged by snow or ice, there is not much you can do other than to prune off any branches that are a safety hazard.
If you have found that your trees have experienced some winter damage, give us a call at 509-998-2771
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