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Chilean Mesquite - Watering

12 years ago

I understand that deep watering is best 2-3 times a week for newly planted chilean mesquite, but nowhere can I find reference to how much water is required for 'deep watering' I have (2) 2 gal/hour drips on the tree now about 15 feet tall but the leaves seem to be yellowing. I would like to know about the quanity of water it needs to have to optimize growth (it is February in Phoenix) Thanks

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lazy_gardens
12 years ago
How long has it been planted? And what size was it when it was planted? 5 gallon? 15 gallon?

Most mesquites look really ratty now because last year's leaves are dying and they haven't started new ones.
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