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Watering and care for new trees
Most new evergreens that fail here dry out, often in winter. A simple watering routine for the first few years does most of the work.
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Winter watering (CSU Extension)
- Water during extended dry periods without snow cover, about once or twice a month.
- Only when air and soil are above 40°F, at midday so water soaks in before night.
- Soak slowly to about 12 inches deep, under the dripline and beyond.
- Trees generally take one year to establish per inch of trunk diameter; new trees are most at risk.
CSU Extension's evergreen fact sheet says most evergreens benefit from extra water during dry, warm or windy periods from November to March.
Growing season
The Colorado State Forest Service says a newly planted tree should generally be watered every three to five days in the growing season, and at least once a month in the dormant season. Mulch 3 to 4 inches deep within the dripline, with a gap at the trunk, and remove stakes and straps after one or two growing seasons.
Highlands Ranch watering rules
The HRCA guidelines summarize Centennial Water's rules: from May 1 to September 30, no outdoor irrigation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; three days a week is recommended; hand watering trees with a held hose or can is allowed any time, and drip or deep-root watering is allowed. Other towns have their own water providers; check yours.
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Sources
- CSU Extension, Fall and Winter Watering
- CSU Extension, Evergreen Trees (fact sheet, Table 1 mature sizes)
- Colorado State Forest Service, Selecting, Planting and Caring for Trees
- Highlands Ranch Community Association, Residential Improvement Guidelines (adopted October 2024, PDF)
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