Check the tree again in another 4-5 days to determine when to resume regular watering.
If the soil is cool/moist to your touch, watering is not needed at this time. Use a garden trowel or spade to dig into the soil (near the tree) to a depth of 10-15 cm. There is no easy answer to, “How often and how much”? but there are some general guidelines. The timing, frequency and volume of water that is needed is dependent on the species and size of tree, the soil type (sand, loam, clay, silt), how well it drains, how long the tree has been planted and if the tree was mulched after planting. How Often and How Much Should I Water my young Maple Tree? Besides keeping weeds down, covering the soil around the tree with an 8 to 10 cm deep layer of mulch material cools the root zone and reduces evaporation and creates a healthier environment for the soil organisms that are beneficial to the tree.Ĭheck Caring for your Maple and consider the use of Wood Chips as described in this article: Mulches Help Trees Beat Weed Competition.
