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when to remove tree wrappings this year? #926768

Asked March 25, 2026, 5:43 PM EDT

since it has been so warm this last month, and is continuing n the 80s this week, when should we unwrap our trees? 

Douglas County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello!  Tree-wrap is more about sun-angle than about temperatures, so there's no harm in leaving things wrapped until mid-April.  If the tree that is wrapped is already leafed out, it is safer to remove it early if you'd like to.  (The April 15 recommendation is more of a guideline than a hard-and-fast rule).


I hope this is helpful!

Cordially,

John

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 26, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT

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