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What would you do? Case Study Quiz
Conserving Water AND Saving Trees
The following Case Studies depict situations you may encounter and provide possible solutions. Please check the website for some interesting information and answers!
Case Study #1 - Removing a lawn lined with street trees
Jennifer's Project
Jennifer has decided to reduce the watering in her front yard and will be replacing her lawn with a low-water use ground cover. Two Southern Magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) street trees will be affected by this change. They are along the street; half of the tree canopy is over her yard, and half over the street. Jennifer wants to keep her spray irrigation system, but is not sure how often or when to run it. She knows her responsibility for the trees, and wants to retain the value of her property.
Solution A: Keep irrigation system, but water less often.
Solution B: Install drip irrigation
Learn more about all of the options.
Case Study #2 - Two tree species at the back of the lot
David's Project
David has three 40 year-old Monterey Pines (Pinus radiata) at the back of his lot which have never been on an irrigation system. Everyone tells him the trees add character to the neighborhood. His wife planted two small Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) underneath them 5 years ago, as it is one of the only places on his property that has some shade. The maples have never looked good, and someone told him his Pines probably have beetles. He does not want to lose any of the trees. He tried to dig in the soil and it was hard as a rock.
Solution A: Install a drip line to the pines for deeper watering, mulch and consider transplanting
Solution B: Consult Canopy's Arborist List to select a local certified arborist to check on the health of your trees.
Learn more about all of the options.
Case Study #3 - Native Oak
Maria's Project
Maria has a very old Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) in the corner of her small lot. It shades the house keeping it cooler in the summer. There is ivy underneath the tree, and spray heads water the area twice a week. She think this might be an area she can reduce water usage, but is not sure how to proceed.
Solution A: Visit Canopy's Watering Chart to learn why Coast Live Oaks should not receive supplemental water in the summer.
Solution B: Consider planting a native or other xeriscape garden around your tree which would require less water.
Learn more about all of the options.
Thank you! Call 650.964.6110 or email info@canopy.org to reach a certified arborist at the Canopy Tree Hotline.
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