How often do i need to water my japanese maple tree?
As pondlady said, try a nice soaking. Turn the hose on low, leave it on the ground at the base of the stem, and walk away for 30 minutes to a couple hours once a week. Infrequent soakings encourage the roots to grow deeper in search of water, creating a more structurally strong tree that’s more drought resistant. Frequent light watering encourages shallow root growth that’s more susceptible to the frequent and drastic changes of surface soil temperature and moisture levels. Mulching will also help to prevent the moisture from evaporating from the soil, in addition to protecting the tree from summer heat and winter’s cold.
