Resource Number: 17119
Title: Trees & Cold Temperatures
Description: Trees are found all over the globe in a variety of climates. One of the most limiting climatic constraint on tree growth is the lowest sustained temperature which a tree must endure. In addition to low temperatures, climate can damage trees by not allowing adequate time to react to temperature changes. Temperatures too low and changing too fast or too slow disrupts tree reactions. The tree growth line seen on high mountain sides are usually associated with low temperatures, wind stress, and water availability problems. Trees are not usually found in areas or at altitudes where sustained temperatures in the dormant season fall below -40oF (-40oC). Between -40oF (-40oC) and 55oF (13oC), trees must adjust to cold temperatures or die.
Last Updated: July 7, 2021
Contributors:
Domain(s)/Area(S):
- Arboriculture
- Natural Resources
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| cold injury (low temperature) |