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Winter Tree Watering: Deciduous Need None, New Evergreens Need Little

Deciduous trees need no winter water (no leaves). Established evergreens survive on rainfall. Only newly planted evergreens (magnolia, hemlock) need ~5 gallons every two weeks if dry.

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