Emerald Green Arborvitae: When to Stop Fall Watering

Owner asks at what temperature to cease watering Emerald Green arborvitae.

Water uptake stops when deciduous trees drop leaves—photoperiod + temperature signal dormancy. No supplemental water needed after this.

After 2–3 years, rainfall suffices except in drought. Mulch 3″ (off trunk) conserves soil moisture.

Don't water by calendar or thermometer—watch the hardwoods.

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