Why are Trees Painted White?

Why do people paint the bottom half of some trees white? Is white paint on trees good or bad for the environment? Find all your answers in this video quiz, and earn points for a SEED!

What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters

Painting the bottom part of a tree may seem like a pointless idea, but actually, there are several reasons for gardeners to want to do that. The reasons are varied and make perfect sense! When it’s about helping plants and trees grow, there are all kinds of methods, and now you will learn one of them.

Quiz gratitude

This video was compiled from research done by ForestNation community member Tharien Pieterse. You can read his full story here – Why are the bottom of Trees painted white in Mexico. This video summarises his findings.