Caring for ice-damaged
trees
Ice storms are fairly common events. Severe ice storms can affect trees,
but trees can also be remarkably resilient. Healthy trees that have not
suffered
major structural damage, such as split trunks and broken crowns, may recover
with time. In winter, trees are dormant and further injury by insects
and disease is less likely than if the injury occurs during the growing
season.
Recovery depends on the health of the tree and the extent of the damage; healthy trees with few damaged branches should recover and in time the crown may even appear normal.
This Extension Note outlines how to look after trees damaged by ice.
