How Much Water Do Arizona Trees Need?

Give your new Arizona trees the water they need to thrive.

Watering Trees in Arizona

When planting new trees in Arizona it’s important to know how to care for your tree after it’s in the ground. A large piece of tree care is knowing how often you should water your specific tree. More in depth details are provided below.

Approximate Quantity of Water You Should Apply

If you want your Arizona trees to thrive, it’s important to adjust the quantity and frequency of your watering schedule to accommodate each season.

Fall, Winter & Spring

  • Size 3-5 gallon shrubs need 3-4 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Super Trees need 6-10 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Huge Instant Trees need 12-16 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Blockbuster Trees need 16-20 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Giant Trees need 22-26 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size B Specimen need 30-36 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size C Specimen & up need 40-50 gallons of water each time they receive water.

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Summer

  • Size 3-5 gallon shrubs need 4-5 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Super Trees need 15 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Huge Instant Trees need 24 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Blockbuster Trees need 30 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size Giant Trees need 36 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size B Specimen need 42 gallons of water each time they receive water.
  • Size C Specimen & up need 48 gallons of water each time they receive water.

Symptoms of Water Stress

Signs of water stress look different in every plant. But here are the top symptoms that indicate your tree is watered either too much or too little. 
  • Excessive wilting
  • Leaf Loss
  • Brown “burnt spots on leaves”
  • Stunted, small new growth
  • Yellowing of interior leaves

Watering Schedule

Ficus Nitida
Jacaranda
Queen Palm
Purple Plum
Pygmy Date
Deciduous Fruit Trees

Tropical Varieties Watering Schedule

When to water your tropical plants depending on the season and temperature.

  • Summer / Above 100 degrees
    Water 4 to 5 times per week
  • Fall / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week
  • Winter / below 85 degrees
    Water 1 time per week
  • Spring / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week
Pepper
Citrus
Live Oak
Pine
Mex. Fan Palm

Sub-Tropical Varieties Watering Schedule

Here is how often you should be watering your sub-tropical plants depending on the season and temperature.

  • Summer / Above 100 degrees
    Water 3 to 4 times per week
  • Fall / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week
  • Winter / below 85 degrees
    Water 1 time per week
  • Spring / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week
Mesquite
Texas Ebony
Palo Verda
Vitex
Palo Brea
Willow Acacia
Sissoo

Desert/Native Varieties Watering Schedule

Below is a standard watering schedule for desert/native varieties including the season and average temperature. 

  • Summer / Above 100 degrees
    Water 3 to 4 times per week
  • Fall / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week
  • Winter / below 85 degrees
    Water 1 time per week
  • Spring / 85-100 degrees
    Water 2 times per week

Getting the Most Out of Your Arizona Trees

Maintaining a proper watering schedule is key to growing healthy trees in Arizona. While this can be fairly straight-forward, it’s important to keep an eye out for signs of stress so you can quickly adapt before suffering long term damage.

If you are looking for expert help with maintaining your trees, yard, or landscaping, reach out to our team at Three Timbers. Our team of Arizona landscaping experts are here to help with maintenance, Xeriscaping, artificial grass installation, and more. 

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