How much water do newly planted trees need?
A good starting point for determining how much water to use is five gallons-per-inch of tree trunk diameter per week. Depending on the weather and the soil type, more or less frequent watering may be necessary. Your tree’s “body language” can help you determine the need for water. If leaves are wilting, or drying on the margins, you most likely need additional water. Feeling or digging down into your soil also will tell you if your tree needs water. As with most plants, you’ll want to water newly planted trees slowly and deeply. Avoid short, frequent watering as it promotes shallow rooting. However, if water doesn’t penetrate quickly, you may need to start and stop to allow it to soak in. A layer of mulch will help. Best times are in the evening or early morning to minimize evaporation. What are the best watering methods? Watering bags are easy-to-use, efficient and effective for watering newly planted trees. Essentially a drip irrigation system in a bag, the watering bag slowly delive
