Irrigation for Trees

Trees are big plants with lots of leaves and they use a lot of water. That is simply a biological equation. Trees have evolved to insert themselves into the flow of water from soil to air and they need that flow for their systems to work.

How much water does a given tree need? That is a very hard question to answer, as there is a huge range of variables in the equation, like time of year, wind speed and air temperature. So instead of calculating gallons, think in terms of coverage and depth.

Tree roots take in water like sponges, not straws. The water needs to be spread across a lot of surface area, not concentrated in a few spots. Water is absorbed into tiny young roots in the soil underneath and beyond the branches. Try to water both inside and outside an imaginary line at the edge of the branch tips (a.k.a. the dripline). Slowly apply enough water to wet the soil down to about a foot and a half deep. 

We recommend setting up drip tubing systems. Drip tubing consists of poly plastic irrigation tubes with engineered, built-in emitters spaced evenly down the length. The tubing can be laid out in spirals, long curving lines, or grids to cover the surface of landscape areas of almost any shape.

Legacy Tree specializes in setting up tree-specific irrigation systems. We know where the water needs to be delivered and how to get it there. Give us a call!

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