Using Wiltpruf In The Fall 🍂

🍂 Protect Your Evergreens This Fall: Prevent Winterkill with Wilt-Pruf®

As fall temperatures drop and winter approaches, your evergreens are preparing to face one of the toughest seasons of the year. Dry winter winds, freezing temperatures, and frozen soil can lead to winter desiccation—the loss of moisture from foliage faster than the plant can replace it. The result? Winterburn—brown, dry needles and leaves that can set your plants back come spring.

The good news: there’s an easy way to help your plants stay hydrated and healthy all winter long—Wilt-Pruf®, the original anti-transpirant.

🌲 What Is Wilt-Pruf®?

Wilt-Pruf® is a natural pine resin emulsion that forms a clear, flexible coating on leaves and needles. This protective layer helps reduce moisture loss during periods when plants can’t absorb water through frozen roots. It’s safe for most broadleaf evergreens, conifers, and even holiday greens used for decorations.

❄️ Why Use It in the Fall?

Applying Wilt-Pruf® in late fall—before temperatures consistently drop below freezing—helps plants:

• Reduce winterburn on boxwood, rhododendron, holly, azalea, and laurel

• Prevent needle browning on evergreens like arborvitae, hemlock, and pine

• Retain moisture through drying winter winds

• Bounce back faster in spring with less damage

 

🧴 How to Apply

1. Choose a mild, dry day (above 40°F) in late fall.

2. Shake well and apply evenly to dry foliage using a sprayer.

3. Coat all sides of leaves and needles for full protection.

4. Allow 3–4 hours to dry before sunset or freezing temperatures.

One application typically protects plants for up to 3–4 months, lasting through the harshest part of winter.

🌿 Pro Tip: Use Wilt-Pruf® on fresh-cut Christmas greens and wreaths to extend their freshness and keep them looking vibrant indoors or outdoors.

💧 Healthy Plants, All Winter Long

Don’t let your evergreens suffer from winter dehydration. A single fall application of Wilt-Pruf® is a simple, effective way to lock in moisture, reduce stress, and ensure your landscape emerges healthy and green in spring.

📅 Best application window: Mid– to late November, before hard freeze sets in.