Colorado watering guidelines for new trees
Have you ever wondered how much water you need for your new trees?
Follow this simple guideline for the first two or three seasons after you plant a tree. (This guide line is good for trees planted in Colorado or other area with similar climates)
Watering session is 10 gallons of water per 1 inch diameter (trunk of the tree) Example: A 3" tree trunk needs 30 gallons per watering session.
Spring: (Mar/May) one watering session every other week
Summer: (Jun/Aug) one watering session every other day
Fall: (Sep/Nov) one watering session every other week
Winter: (Dec/Feb) one watering session every month (if no measurable snow)
Follow this simple guideline for the first two or three seasons after you plant a tree. (This guide line is good for trees planted in Colorado or other area with similar climates)
Watering session is 10 gallons of water per 1 inch diameter (trunk of the tree) Example: A 3" tree trunk needs 30 gallons per watering session.
Spring: (Mar/May) one watering session every other week
Summer: (Jun/Aug) one watering session every other day
Fall: (Sep/Nov) one watering session every other week
Winter: (Dec/Feb) one watering session every month (if no measurable snow)
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