Tree health and growth are dependent upon an adequate supply of water. Natural rainfall usually supplies enough moisture to sustain trees without artificial watering. Periods of moderate dryness are natural, and can be tolerated by healthy trees.
What is water stress?
Trees show signs of water stress when they cannot take up enough moisture from the soil to replace water loss from transpiration. Water stress can develop when dry periods are especially long or when severe hot or cold weather...
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