It's that time of year again. Everyone is feeling the heat, including your trees! It is important to take steps to keep your trees healthy and hydrated.

Extreme heat can have a major impact on tree health and survival.

"Water is the most limiting ecological resource for a tree, and without adequate moisture, decline and death are imminent. It reduces carbohydrate production, significantly lowering energy reserves and production of defense chemicals in the tree. Check out this publication titled Drought? Don’t Forget the Trees! to learn what to look for for any weakening issues including pests that like the dry conditions."

Check out this video from our friends at Purdue to learn more. https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/alert-water-your-trees-watch-video/

A question we get asked often is "How much water should I give my tree?" While there is not one sure answer, the best way to know when to water is to check the soil moisture at 6 inches below the surface. If the soil is dry, it's time to water the tree. For trees planted within 3 years, provide about 1-1/2 gallons of water per diameter inch of the trunk.

Browning Tree Service employs Joshua Browning ISA certified arborist license #KY-9849A who is a proud member of Indiana Arborist Association and International Society of Arboriculture, serving the West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana area!

Resources:

https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2022/06/keeping-plants-happy-through-heat-waves.html

https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fnr/fnr-483-w.pdf

https://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/files/fo-TreeGuideForHomeowners1209.pdf