Tree Care

how much water do my trees needHow Much Do You Water Newly Planted Trees?

There is no exact recipe for watering your newly planted trees because several factors need to be considered, such as:

  • What time of year is it?
  • How much rain is the tree getting?
  • What is the outdoor temperature?

The following are some general watering guidelines for your newly planted tree. If temperatures are:

  • Between 90 -100 degrees = water slowly everyday
  • Between 85 – 90 degrees = water 4 days a week
  • Between 70 – 85 degrees = water 4 days a week
  • Between 50 – 70 degrees = water 2 days a week
  • 50 degrees or below = water once a week

What is the amount of water needed according to the size of your tree?:

  • 15 gallon tree = 5 gallons per watering
  • 30 gallon tree = 7 gallons per watering
  • 45 gallon tree = 10 gallons per watering
  • 65 gallon tree = 12 gallons per watering
  • 100 gallon tree = 18 gallons per watering
  • 200 gallon tree = 25 gallons per watering

General rule of thumb: Stick a pointed dowel rod in the ground near your tree’s root mass, if it comes out clean you need to water. Also adjust your watering according to the weather.