LARGE & ORNAMENTAL TREE WATERING GUIDELINES
Recently Installed Trees
| Seasonal Watering Times/Frequency At The Base Of The Tree | |||||
| Spring (April – May): Usually the temperatures are cooler and rainfall is plentiful. Depending on the plant location and how recently they were installed, your watering regiment can be lightened during this season.
Trees: (2x per week) 5 – 30 minute trickle |
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| Trees:
(4x per week) |
5 – 30 minute trickle | Shrubs:
(4x per week) |
30 seconds – 1 minute | Perennials: (5x per week) | 15 – 30 seconds |
| Fall (September – November): As temperatures cool and rain starts to return, you can generally reduce watering at this time of year. All new plants should be watered well before the temperatures drop below 40 degrees and shutting off the exterior water spigots. | |||||
| Trees:
(2x per week) |
5 – 30 minute trickle | Shrubs:
(2x per week) |
30 seconds – 1 minute | Perennials: (2x per week) | 15 – 30 seconds |
| Winter (December – March): All new plants are dormant now but will require supplemental watering if temperatures reach above 50. | |||||
| Trees: | 5 minute trickle | Shrubs: | 30 seconds – 1 minute | Perennials: | |