Mature trees can have large water requirements and may lose up to hundreds of litres of water daily through their leaves, especially in hot and/or windy weather. Trees will experience stress if insufficient soil water is available for use by the tree to replace the water lost through the leaves. Continued stress can lead to serious problems for your trees. Supplementary watering when required can assist in maintaining your tree’s health.
Landscape trees commonly grown in Australia originate from many different climate zones and have different water needs. Knowing what trees you have and what their water requirements are will help you understand their watering needs. If in doubt, hire a knowledgeable, certified arborist for advice.

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