A drought alert from the Community Tree Alliance

The information below is the combined recommendations of a group of professionals concerning the care and planting of trees in all our communities. Click on the links below to obtain information on:

v     General tree watering recommendations  (pdf)

v     Tree watering devices - Spring/Summer watering times (pdf)

v     Tree watering devices - Fall/Winter  watering times (pdf)

v     Caring for trees in dry climates  (pdf)

v     Planting trees and shrubs in dry climates (pdf)

v     Shrub watering recommendations (pdf)

If you require more information, please contact your tree care professional.

This collection of recommendations was prepared by the Community Tree Alliance, which is comprised of tree professionals from city governments, parks districts, Colorado State University Cooperative Extensions, not-for-profit organizations, and Green Industries of Colorado.