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Watering Trees

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University Outreach Publication

Trees constantly lose water to the atmosphere. Water is the single most limiting essential resource for tree survival and growth. Water shortages severely damage young and old trees alike, and set-up healthy trees for other problems. Drought conditions can lead to tree decline, pest problems, and non-recoverable damage. Supplemental watering can greatly assist in maintaining tree health during droughts – both during the growing season or during the dormant season.

Trees can be old and valuable. They are usually considered non-replaceable beyond 10 inches in diameter. Many associated landscape plants are low cost and easily replaceable. If these plants are damaged or lost to drought, the landscape can be corrected quickly and relatively cheaply. Large, drought-killed trees can not be replaced in two human generations. Please emphasize watering trees during droughts.

(FOR99-009) April 1999

Authors
Kim D. Coder
Date Published
1999
Publisher
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Publisher Location
Athens, GA
Pages
6
Sub-Topics
Abiotic Factors, Best Management Practices (BMPs), Evapotranspiration, Heat Island, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Maintenance Specifications, Plant Health Care, Diagnosis and Treatment, Health (tree), Maintenance Specifications, Water Quality/Quantity
State(s)/Region(s)
Southern (USDA FS)
Keywords
Irrigation, Water needs, Watering

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