Sun scald

Sun scald on Sitka spruce

Sun scald is the freezing of bark following high temperatures in the winter season, resulting in permanent visible damage to bark. Fruits may also be damaged. In the northern hemisphere, it is also called southwest injury.[1]

  1. ^ Barritt, B.H., Konishi, B.S. and Dilley, M.A. (2004). "The Influence Of 12 M.9 Clones And 12 Other Dwarfing Rootstocks On 'Fuji' Apple Tree Growth, Productivity And Susceptibility To Southwest Trunk Injury In Washington". Acta Horticulturae. 658 (658): 103–109. doi:10.17660/ActaHortic.2004.658.12.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)