Saint Paul puts out plea for residents to water their trees
Faith Krogstad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - PSA
Contact: Brad Meyer, brad....@ci.stpaul.mn.us
(o) 651.266.6377, (c) 651.894.3258
Sept. 11, 2012
Saint Paul puts out plea for residents to water their trees
Abnormally dry conditions causing trees to go thirsty
(Saint Paul)- The City of Saint Paul is putting out a call to residents to water their trees due to abnormally dry weather conditions. The continued dry weather pattern is stressful on trees and can lead to a weakened condition more susceptible to illness, disease, and premature tree death. While some types of trees are more tolerant to water stress than others, current dry conditions call for all trees to be watered. Saint Paul’s Forestry Division has released a series of helpful tips and guidelines to assist residents in monitoring and watering their trees.
Signs a tree is suffering from water stress
- Yellowing of the leaves
- Drooping or wilted leaves
- Premature leaf drop and loss
Watering guidelines
Watering should be done in the early morning or evening for best results.
For large trees
- Larger trees need to be watered 2-3 times per week for 1-2 hours
- Using a slow trickle of water by the base area of the tree is best
For smaller trees
- Smaller trees need to be watered every other day for 30 – 60 minutes
- Using a trickle or a slow stream of water around the drip line (where water would drip during a rain event) is best
Due to the lack of rainfall, one or two isolated storms will not bring enough consistent water that trees need. Residents are asked to not only water their private trees, but to also water public boulevard trees that may abut their property. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Saint Paul’s professional Forestry staff at 651-632-5129 or www.stpaul.gov/parks.
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About Saint Paul Parks & Recreation
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages more than 170 parks and open spaces, AZA accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, four municipal golf courses, more than 100 miles of trails, an indoor and 2 outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, and Great River Passage - which is the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul's more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront. For more information about Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, visit www.stpaul.gov/parks
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Faith Krogstad
Community Organizer
Hamline Midway Coalition/District Council 11
1558 W. Minnehaha Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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