How to Whitewash a Tree

Whitewashing tree trunks is an old yet effective way to sun-scald of tree bark from bright winter sunshine.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• water
• bucket
• table salt
• 10 pds hydrated lime or white latex paint.

1. The following recipe will be enough to whitewash 1-2 trees.

2. Dissolve 3 pounds of table salt in 12 quarts of water.

3. Then slowly add and stir in 10 pounds of hydrated lime.
   
   An alternate solution can be made using 50% white latex paint and 50% water.

4. When painting rough bark make the first coat a little thinner than the required recipe. For the second coat the listed recipe will be a perfect consistency.

Tips & Warnings

• Stir the solution frequently to keep consistency
• Make sure to let the first coat dry before applying the second coat.
• Lime is a strong chemical and skin can be very sensitive to it so rubber gloves are highly recommended.