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We live in the southwest hills of Eugene: 2080 Shields Ave. We have about 30 trees on our .34 acre lot, several of which are fairly large. I'm concern...
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Asked August 05, 2024, 2:35 PM EDT
We live in the southwest hills of Eugene: 2080 Shields Ave. We have about 30 trees on our .34 acre lot, several of which are fairly large. I'm concerned about their long-term health in this multi-year drought. I have increased the amount of irrigation I give them, but am not sure I'm doing the right thing. The Douglas-firs must be used to getting very little water in the summer months, but what about maples and oaks?
Does your organization make spot visits and advise Eugene residents? If you do, I would appreciate such an interaction.
John Carter
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Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Here is a good guide to watering trees from the Oregon Department of Forestry - https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Documents/forestbenefits/watering-fact-sheet.pdf
Another article on watering trees in response to hotter drought conditions from Oregon State Extension - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/forests/health-management/keeping-your-trees-alive-harder-it-sounds
With respect to a site visit you would need to check with the Oregon State Extension Lane County office - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane
Another article on watering trees in response to hotter drought conditions from Oregon State Extension - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/forests/health-management/keeping-your-trees-alive-harder-it-sounds
With respect to a site visit you would need to check with the Oregon State Extension Lane County office - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane
