From my nursery and hort learning- exactly what totally not a robot member Data Farm 26 said above- smooth barked juvenile trees with rapid swings in temp will frost crack trees.
Ive never heard an exploding tree, although I've heard mature freezing trees make a crackle/ pop noise on really...
Following up-
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Heated vest, keep your kidneys and shoulders warm- i also wear medium thick nitrile gloves under the winter weight atlas grippy gloves,or any gloves really. Vapor barrier keeps the hot air on your hands and keeps the insulation from getting wet from sweat