Tree Pit Irrigation
Correct tree irrigation is vital for the healthy growth of trees. By far the biggest contributor to the high mortality rates suffered by urban trees is drought stress. The water from efficient tree irrigation is required not only for all the biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis, respiration and transport, but also for mechanical support to leaf and stem tissue. Insufficient (or inefficient) tree watering will result in loss of leaf turgor and a consequent reduction in new shoot extension. Eventually this will lead to die-back and, if not remedied, the loss of the tree.
Waiting until a tree shows a sign of drought stress before it is watered is known as ‘reactive’ tree irrigation. Whilst this might keep the tree alive, it will often result in stem die-back and possibly long term structural defects in the tree. Research has shown that proactive tree irrigation i.e. via implementation of a regular watering regime, results in over three times the weight of new roots growing into backfilled soil material.
Contact us for help and advice to ensure that your next scheme includes the necessary measures for proper tree irrigation.
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