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NEWS FROM THE LAND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BELLA VISTA AREA WINTER TREE WATERING TREE PLANTING inter water is vital to overall winter.This is especially true for newly Dusing the fall the Department plant health during our long planted vegetation trying to establish a of Land Management com dry Colorado winters.A good quality root system. Lack of winter water hin- pleted a tree planting project within the A garden hose and some really ders root formation during the dormant road right-of-ways at Bella Vista Avenue ` cold hands are the only tools season.This means the plant must use and Hoover Avenue.This area was iden rij.""itre you will need to get your its stored energy to produce roots in the tified for tree planting because of the ' plants through the winter in spring instead of using the energy to "' 'top shape for spring. d growth and fight insects and many positive aspects of the site.The produce g fi g wide right-of-way allows for the estab Supplemental irrigation disease. lishment of roots that are not hemmed in the"off-season" is a key component The width of a plant's root system in and the area also provides protection of total plant health care.Water allows is usually twice as wide as the plant is from mechanical damage because of the the plant to maintain its current root tall.When watering,it is best to water large cobble landscaping present. system through our dry,windy Colo- not under, but outside the area under A total of forty-four trees were plant- rado winters and promotes new root the tree or shrub.To allow water to ed in the area to maximize both the aes formation even during fall and winter. soak into the soil it is best to water late thetic and shade benefit of the trees.An Conifers (evergreen trees) actively in the morning when temperatures are assortment of Oak species along with produce food during fall and winter expected to stay above freezing. Gen- Catalpa and Kentucky coffee trees were whenever the sun is shining and tem- eral guidelines for the amount of water selected based on their drought resis peratures are favorable.Without winter needed per month throughout the fall tance and visual appeal. Drip irrigation water, conifers can dry out and turn and winter seasons are as follows: will be utilized to provide supplemental a yellow/brown color, usually on the Type of plant Gallons of water water for tree establishment. southwest side of the plant.This can Large tree 100 gallons Please contact City Forester Chris lead to needle drop, stress, and even the Small tree 40 gallons Lichty at 303.335.4733 with questions death of the tree. Shrubs 20 gallons or comments about the tree planting. Deciduous (leafy) plants and trees Perennials 5 gallons also benefit from extra water in the CHRISTMAS TREE EXCESSIVE FALL NEEDLE DROP RECYCLING This fall along the Front Range, of needles which can be supported.An gardeners and outdoor enthusi- affected pine typically sheds needles that The City's Branch Recycle Site asts have been observing browning pines it can no longer keep alive. will be open December 30, 31, and spruces.This year's browning seems The Front Range continues to expe- and January 1 as well as to be more excessive than in past years. rience drier-than-normal winters and the weekend of January 6 Austrian, ponderosa, and bristlecone many parts of the Front Range received and 7 to accept Christmas pines as well as Colorado spruces are the significantly less than average rain- trees for recycling. coniferous species most affected. Needle fall this summer. Even soils receiving The Branch Re- drop appears to include all but current "regular"irrigation to maintain turfgrass cycle Site is located off of year needles.The most common causes may not have recharged deep moisture. Highway 42 just to the of excessive needle drop is soil that is This situation can cause reduced conifer north of the Louisville cemetery. either too wet or too dry. vigor and excessive needle drop. Please remove any decorations from Most pines prefer loose,well-drained Homeowners should water around the tree prior to bringing it to the soil with plenty of oxygen.When pines tree driplines now, using soil needles recycle site. are grown in predominantly clay soils, or sprinklers to recharge soil moisture. If you have any questions about excessive irrigation displaces whatever Monitor winter weather and snow cover, the Branch Recycle Site, please contact oxygen is available to roots. Saturated and water affected conifers during win- the Land Management Department at soil causes the death of many small roots ter dry spells to help ensure the health 303.335.4735. and root hairs which affects the amount of your trees. Winter 2006 - 2007 8