Watering silver maples - Ask Extension
I live in Boulder and have 2 silver maples. Can you tell me when to water and how much water to use? Thanks.
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Watering silver maples #890794
Asked December 14, 2024, 10:40 AM EST
I live in Boulder and have 2 silver maples. Can you tell me when to water and how much water to use? Thanks.
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
Please see these articles:
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1706-fall-winter-watering/
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fall-and-winter-watering-7-211/
A general rule of thumb is if no participation for 21 days ( 1-2" of rain or snow equivalent ), it's time to water. Slow/low flow sprinkler with a ~4 ft. coverage radius. You will need to move it multiple times to cover the interior of the canopy drip line circle.
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1706-fall-winter-watering/
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fall-and-winter-watering-7-211/
A general rule of thumb is if no participation for 21 days ( 1-2" of rain or snow equivalent ), it's time to water. Slow/low flow sprinkler with a ~4 ft. coverage radius. You will need to move it multiple times to cover the interior of the canopy drip line circle.
