Provide Slow, Deep Watering

Winter (December – February) 7.5 Gallons/Week

Spring (March – May) 10 Gallons/Week

Summer (June – September) 30 Gallons/Week

Fall (October – November) 20 Gallons/Week

Soil Types

Clay – Holds more water, dries slowly. Water less frequently.

Sandy – Holds less water, dries quickly. Water more frequently.

Note: More water may be needed during long periods of severe heat and drying winds, conversely, less water may be needed during extended periods of cool, rainy weather.

•  KEEP TREES BASE AREA FREE OF GRASS AND WEEDS

Keep 18” of circumference around the trunk base free of sod and cover with a 3” layer of mulch while not burying the trunk itself. Pull unwanted vegetation by hand to prevent damage to the trees feeder roots and prevent weed trimmer damage.

•  DO NOT FERTILIZE OR USE WEED KILLERS (FERTILIZER APPLIED AT PLANTING)

•  PERIODICALLY (6 MONTHS) CHECK TREE TIES TO ENSURE THEY DO NOT CONSTRICT TRUNK – LOOSEN IF NECESSARY

•  PROTECT FROM VANDALISM

•  REMOVE TREE TIES AND TREE STAKE AFTER 1 – 3 YEARS

If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division, at (213) 847-3077.

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