injury to bark tissues on the trunk and branches caused by rapid changes in temperature. especially on warm days and cool nights in winter (contrast with scorch).
sunscald (Wikipedia)
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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.
