How much water for new pine trees? - Ask Extension
We recently planted some Pine trees. I am going to put in a drip system and need to figure out how much to water, both now and after the tree is es...
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How much water for new pine trees? #133450
Asked June 11, 2013, 10:02 AM EDT
We recently planted some Pine trees. I am going to put in a drip system and need to figure out how much to water, both now and after the tree is established.
Austrian Pine- drip system now, number of gallons per watering per week,and how often a week? After established?
Concolor Pine (Fir?) - same questions as above
Pinon Pine - same questions. same questions as above
Especially now with the very hot whether.
I have heard to get a moisture meter. The ones I have found only go down about 2 inches. Will this help? Are there others that go deeper?
Thanks very much,
Bill Harvey
Austrian Pine- drip system now, number of gallons per watering per week,and how often a week? After established?
Concolor Pine (Fir?) - same questions as above
Pinon Pine - same questions. same questions as above
Especially now with the very hot whether.
I have heard to get a moisture meter. The ones I have found only go down about 2 inches. Will this help? Are there others that go deeper?
Thanks very much,
Bill Harvey
Douglas County Colorado
Expert Response
Please see the attached for info on water needs. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/635.html
This also indicates a moisture meter might be used but might be unreliable. I suggest you follow the watering guidelines suggested in the attachment and you should be fine. You can also get additional watering suggestions from your local water and sanitation district.
This also indicates a moisture meter might be used but might be unreliable. I suggest you follow the watering guidelines suggested in the attachment and you should be fine. You can also get additional watering suggestions from your local water and sanitation district.
