Fall & Winter Tree Watering Schedule (October - March)
For temperatures above 40 degrees with no snow cover
These watering recommendations were developed by the Community Tree Alliance.
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Tree Diameter (in inches)
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Soaker Hose
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<1"
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1"
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2"
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4"
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6"
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8"
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10"
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12"
|
14"+
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2 gallons per minute
(50 ft. w/restrictor)
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2
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5
|
10
|
20
|
30
|
40
|
50
|
60
|
70+
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Minutes
Water once or twice a month
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Tree Diameter (in inches)
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Deep Root Fork
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<1"
|
1"
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2"
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4"
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6"
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8"
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10"
|
12"
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14"+
|
2 gallons per minute
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2
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5
|
10
|
20
|
30
|
40
|
50
|
60
|
70+
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Minutes
Water once or twice a month
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Tree Diameter (in inches)
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Deep Root Needle
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<1"
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1"
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2"
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4"
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6"
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8"
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10"
|
12"
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14"+
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2 gallons per minute
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2
|
5
|
10
|
20
|
30
|
40
|
50
|
60
|
70+
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Minutes
Water once or twice a month
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Tree Diameter (in inches)
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Soft Spray Wand
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<1"
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1"
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2"
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4"
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6"
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8"
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10"
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12"
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14"+
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4 gallons per minute
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1
|
3
|
5
|
10
|
15
|
20
|
25
|
30
|
35+
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Minutes
Water once or twice a month
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