Why You See Tree Trunks Painted White — and What It’s Really Protecting

It’s Not Decoration — and It’s Not Random

White-painted tree trunks aren’t an aesthetic choice.

They’re not graffiti.

And they’re not a signal to humans.

In fact, that white coating isn’t meant for you at all.

It’s there to protect the tree.

Tree paint comes in many colors.

  • Orange or red often marks trees for maintenance or removal
  • Purple can indicate property boundaries

White paint serves a completely different purpose.

It’s a form of armor.

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