Spring & Summer Hand Tree Watering Schedule (April-September)
These hand tree watering recommendations (developed by the Community Tree Alliance) apply in situations with no general landscape watering (restrictions that prohibit turf watering). Water small trees - 4 times per month, medium trees - 3 times per month and large trees - 2 times per month.
Utilize the following "rule of thumb" for watering the appropriate classification of tree: small trees (1"-3" diameter) 10 gallons per inch, medium trees (4"-8" diameter) 10 gallons per inch, large trees (10"+ diameter) 15 gallons per inch. Use a ruler to measure your tree's diameter.
Soaker Hose 2 gallons per minute (50 ft. with restrictor) |
Small Trees Weekly (10 gallons per inch) |
Medium Trees 3 x per month (10 gallons per inch) |
Large Trees 2 x per month (15 gallons per inch) |
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| 1" | 2" | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 14"+ | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 90 | 105 | |
Minutes
Deep Root Fork 2 gallons per minute |
Small Trees Weekly (10 gallons per inch) |
Medium Trees 3 x per month (10 gallons per inch) |
Large Trees 2 x per month (15 gallons per inch) |
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| 1" | 2" | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 14"+ | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 90 | 105 | |
Minutes
Deep Root Needle 2 gallons per minute |
Small Trees Weekly (10 gallons per inch) |
Medium Trees 3 x per month (10 gallons per inch) |
Large Trees 2 x per month (15 gallons per inch) |
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| 1" | 2" | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 14"+ | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 90 | 105 | |
Minutes
Soft Spray Wand 4 gallons per minute |
Small Trees Weekly (10 gallons per inch) |
Medium Trees 3 x per month (10 gallons per inch) |
Large Trees 2 x per month (15 gallons per inch) |
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| 1" | 2" | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 14"+ | |
| 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 38 | 45 | 53 | |
Minutes