Arborvitae watering schedule - Ask Extension
Please provide a watering schedule for newly planted 3-4’ Emerald Aborvitae. What do they need when they’re first planted and what are their water...
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Arborvitae watering schedule #872224
Asked June 08, 2024, 7:18 PM EDT
Please provide a watering schedule for newly planted 3-4’ Emerald Aborvitae. What do they need when they’re first planted and what are their water needs as time progresses until they’re established. If you think you’ve over-watered can you scale back and save them?
Thank you!
Hood River County Oregon
Expert Response
Spring/Summer Watering:
Arborvitae need water more often than other plants. When daytime temperatures are consistently above 70°F: Deep soak each individual shrub slowly with a hose until ponding occurs. This should be done every 1-2 days in the first year, 2-3 times per week in the second year, and once per week in the third year. When temperatures start to cool: Begin to reduce watering frequency.
When they have been overwatered, root rot will begin to set in, which is not reversible.
