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Trees are the most valuable investment in our urban landscape and they're particularly vulnerable during this drought. As you cut back on water use, consider these ideas to protect your trees:
1. Young trees, especially young evergreens, need supplemental water
These trees need a little extra help to survive periods of prolonged dryness (even in the winter when plant growth is slower). A deep, slow soak every week should keep young trees healthy (ideally 10 gallons per week--water you can "earn" by shortening your daily shower by just 2 minutes!).
2. Know YOUR tree's water needs
The number one thing you can do for mature tree health is to make sure that the amount of water supplied is appropriate to your tree. For most mature trees, a regular deep monthly watering is recommended in the absence of soaking rain. Every tree's water needs are different.
1) Is your tree drought tolerant? Look up what level of watering your tree species needs
2) Learn more from Canopy's tree watering guidelines
3. Practice tree-smart water conservation
If you decide to convert to a water-wise landscape consider the irrigation needs of your mature trees (both your own and street trees). For all plants, even drought-tolerant ones, adjust irrigation gradually because trees and plants can become compromised when their watering is suddenly stopped.
Feel free to contact me with questions.
Program Director
Canopy
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High School Girls Changing The World,
One Tree at a Time
 Malika, Peony, Carole and Nadya, students at Fremont's Irvington High School, learned about increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere and decided to focus on a solution as a part of their high school's Change Project. They reached out to Canopy for information and decided to volunteer. "By taking care of trees," explains Malika, "We are reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that goes into our air, because the trees are well-cared for and are able to take in the harmful gases."
 Peony expressed pride and satisfaction knowing that they'd cared for 50 trees with Canopy and said, "I feel that we have accomplished a lot throughout these few months. I never knew that we could help the environment so much with only a few people." She explained, "It feels great to know that you've helped the community and the environment."
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 Tree Planting volunteers needed:
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 9am to noon
What: Park tree planting
Where: Pardee Park, 851 Center Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tree Planting Leaders needed:
When: Saturday, March 29th
What: 80 trees to be planted as part of Canopy's Healthy Trees, Healthy Kids! initiative
Where: Willow Oaks Elementary School, 620 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Arbor Day Festival volunteers needed:
When: March 8 (& prior to event)
What: The Palo Alto Arbor Day Festival, organized by Canopy
Where: Mitchell Park, Palo Alto
We need help with the following day-of tasks: event set-up, stage set-up for performers, face-painting helper, kids tree craft helper, tree-climbing sign up helper. Prior to the event we also need help with sign-making and stencil-making as well as flyer and poster distribution.
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FREE TREE WALK
Palo Verde Neighborhood
Saturday Feb 8, 10 am - 12 pm
Everything you need to know about neighborhood trees.
Join Canopy Program Director and ISA certified arborist Michael Hawkins as we explore Palo Verde neighborhood trees. Learn about 21 different tree species. Learn more. Sign up. |
 SAVE THE DATE FOR:
THE PALO ALTO ARBOR DAY FESTIVAL SATURDAY MARCH 8
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NEW CANOPY VIDEO!
How to Plant A Tree
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YOUR FEEDBACK WELCOME
Palo Alto's Urban Forest Master Plan
 Click here to read the report and provide feedback. (Deadline is 2/28) |
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Canopy Proud to Honor Area 'Tree Heroes'
 A hundred people gathered at Canopy's Mayor's Tree Planting & Awards Party in January to celebrate outstanding individuals that have contributed to the urban forest. Read about our award recipients.
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What tree is this?
(Blooming now in the median of Oregon Expressway, near Route 101, in Palo Alto)
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