Tree Watering Tips

It is important not to neglect your trees when watering your yard.  Frequent drought conditions and the Texas heat can take a toll on any shrub or tree, but it can be especially damaging to newly planted trees.  The most limiting factor for newly planted tree growth and survival is a lack of adequate water.  Without enough water, trees experience slowed root and shoot growth which can cause the tree to become stunted.  Once stunting occurs, it is very difficult for a tree to make up the lost growth.  Drought injury on tree leaves include wilting, curling at the edges, yellowing; leaves might be smaller size drop early or stay on the branches even though dead and/or brown.  Drought stress might not kill trees immediately but it might set them up for decline, insects and diseases and other problems in following years.

We recommend watering 10-15 gallons per diameter inch of trunk at breast height (dbh) every 3-4 days throughout the entire growing season.

Call us today if you think that your tree has been affected by the drought.