Yes, Tree Watering is Now Needed Even in West Vancouver
Excellent article titled, “Nurturing Mature Trees Through Drought: A Guide to Proper Watering” by Woodlands Water.
It discusses mature trees which is particularly important in West Vancouver. Notably this article is based on dry Texas conditions yet here in West Vancouver where we are now experiencing draught conditions in the summer.
Local experts indicate that trees impacted by insufficient watering is a significant problem. For example, see this post about Kelowna ticketing people who don’t water their adjacent boulevard trees.
“How do I know if my tree needs water?
“Simply observing your tree will tell you a lot about its current watering needs.
If there are dead twigs at the outermost reaches, or the leaves are undersized and/or turning brown while the rest of the tree looks normal, its not getting enough water.
This is one of the first signs of drought stress. You also want to probe the soil.
Insert a 12″ long screwdriver, or similar probe, into the soil at the drip line of your tree (see the diagram below). If it slides in easily and soil clings to it, then it doesn’t need watering.
Hard and dry means it’s time to water!”
Woodlandswater.org
Graphic Credit to WoodlandsWater.org