| Resume regular watering and mowing 
The most common question
asked regarding tree care is: "How do I water it?"
Here are some guidelines for watering.
 This
depends mainly on the size and age of the tree. Regardless of how
often a tree is watered, each water application should be enough to
saturate an area as wide as the drip line of the tree to a soil
depth of 2-3 feet minimum. As a tree matures, it needs a wider
water area. Especially palm trees.
 This depends on
a few variables:
Age of tree, type of tree, soil conditions and current weather
conditions. Loose sandy soil dries out faster so more frequent
watering is required where as tight soils may require less frequent
applications. Newer trees don't have established root structures
and require more frequent watering than when mature. Long periods
of extreme heat dry out the soil faster dictating an increase in
water frequency.
Normal winter time conditions in and
around our lower desert areas include a few nights where the
temperatures may reach below freezing (32°F) at official weather
reporting stations. In outlying and lower lying areas, actual
temperatures may be even lower. In an abnormally cold period,
temperatures can reach the lower twenties or even colder.
Temperatures below freezing can cause damage to certain varieties
of trees and shrubs that are commonly grown in the area. These
include, but are not limited to: Ficus Species, Jacaranda, Palo
Brea, Pygmy Date Palms, Sissoo, Young Citrus, Bougainvillea,
Lantana, Hibiscus, Thevitia and other varieties. Smaller an newly
planted trees and shrubs tend to be the most susceptible to damage
from cold weather. All trees and plants can benefit from the
following measures to help prevent damage from frost & freezing
conditions:
1. WATER
As weird as it may sound, the laws of thermodynamics prove that it
is more difficult to cool humid air than dry air, so be sure to
thoroughly water all of your trees and plants during periods of
forecast frost or freeze. In addition, get your entire yard wet in
the evening before forecast/ freeze. This boosts humidity in the
immediate microclimate and will help minimize the effects of frost/
freeze on your trees and plants.
1. COVER
Where feasible, cover plants with a frost cloth or old blankets
during nights of forecast/ freeze. DO NOT USE PLASTIC. Plastic
actually increases the danger. For larger trees and plants, you can
apply Frost Proof insulating spray. This applies a thin lay of
wax-like substance that minimizes evaporation from the leaves, thus
minimizing frost/ freeze damage. Frost Cloth & Frost Proof
spray.
1. HEAT The first 2 years after a tree is planted is the time
where the tree settles in and begins to establish it's main root
structure that will support it for it's entire life. Proper
watering is essential during this period to ensure a long healthy
life. Use this reference guide to help provide your new trees the
proper water they need. Remember: water all new trees daily for the
first week or so, then use the application schedule below: SEASON
OR DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURE RANGE
| Tree
Category | SPRING
85º to 100º F | SUMMER
Above 100º F | FALL
85º to 100º F | WINTER
Below 85º |
Tropical Trees
Varieties like Ficus, Queen Palm, Ash, Pygmy Date, Purple Plum,
Jacaranda & Others | WATER
3 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
5 TIMES
PER WEEK
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
3 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
2 TIMES
PER WEEK | Sub Tropical
Varieties like Pepper, Sumac, Live Oak, Mex. Fan Palm, Pine, Tipu,
Med. Fan Palm & Others | WATER
2 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
EVERY
OTHER DAY
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
2 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
1 TIMES
PER WEEK | Desert/Native
Varieties like Chilean or native mesquite, Palo Verde / Brea,
Native Acacia, Vitex & Others | WATER
1 TIME
PER WEEK | WATER
2-3 TIMES
PER WEEK
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
1 TIME
PER WEEK | WATER
1 TIME
PER WEEK
TO 10 DAYS |
People have had success in preventing frost/ freeze damage by
stringing up Christmas lights in their trees. The older style
lights (incandescent) provide the best warming effect. Sometimes
it's only a few degrees that will make a huge difference. Although
there methods are proven to minimize the effects of abnormally clod
weather on trees & plants, due to the uncontrollable nature of
weather, there are no guarantees of success.
SEASON
OR DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURE RANGE| Tree
Category | SPRING
85º to 100º F | SUMMER
Above 100º F | FALL
85º to 100º F | WINTER
Below 85º |
Tropical Trees
Varieties like Ficus, Queen Palm, Ash, Pygmy Date, Purple Plum,
Jacaranda & Others | WATER
2-3 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
4 TIMES
PER WEEK
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
2-3 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
1-2 TIMES
PER WEEK | Sub Tropical
Varieties like Pepper, Sumac, Live Oak, Mex. Fan Palm, Pine, Tipu,
Med. Fan Palm & Others | WATER
1-2 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
3-4 TIMES
PER WEEK
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
1-2 TIMES
PER WEEK | WATER
1 TIMES
PER 10 DAYS | Desert/Native
Varieties like Chilean or native mesquite, Palo Verde / Brea,
Native Acacia, Vitex & Others | WATER
1 TIME
PER 10 DAYS | WATER
2-3 TIMES
PER WEEK
Water
extra if 110º or more for extended
time | WATER
1 TIME
PER 10 DAYS | WATER
1 TIME
PER 10-14
DAYS |
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