What Trees Really Need in Winter: The Truth About Dormancy and Preservation

What Dormancy Really Means for Your Trees When temperatures fall and leaves drop, it’s easy to assume trees “shut down” for the season. In reality, dormancy is a highly efficient protective state—not a pause button. During winter dormancy, trees: In MetroWest Boston, rapid freeze–thaw cycles, winter wind, and compacted soils all influence how well a […]