Table 1.

Average temperature change in cambial layer of 2.5 cm diameter silver maple with various trunk protectants. Data were recorded in the early afternoon on January 29, 1982. Air temperature was −2°C.

TreatmentTemperature change in °C 13 min. after shadingTemperature change in °C 13 min. after removing shade
Control−6.1+ 7.3
Foylon 7018−0.4+ 0.9
Kraft tree wrap (new)−7.4+ 7.3
Kraft tree wrap (faded)−5.0+ 5.2
Kraft tree wrap cylinder−2.9+ 3.5
TreeGard−2.0+ 2.6
White latex paint−3.6+ 5.4