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Is it better to infrequently but deeply water established trees and shrubs, or is it better to
frequently and shallowly water? - ANSWER Infrequent but deep is preferred
Infiltration rate - ANSWER Rate at which water soaks into the soil
How do clay vs. sandy soils perform for water holding capacity? - ANSWER Clay soils
generally have greater water-holding capacity vs. sandy soils, but water percolates through
clay soils more slowly
Water budget - ANSWER An estimate of how much water is available to a tree
(supply) and how much water is required (demand)
What are the four irrigation factors that affect a water budget? - ANSWER 1.
Duration
2. Frequency
3. Distribution
4. Timing
What are three plant adaptations that can help survive low water availability? -
ANSWER 1. Deep root systems
2. Shedding leaves
3. Leaf adaptations (small, thick cuticle, leaf hairs)
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Is it better to infrequently but deeply water established trees and shrubs, or is it better to
frequently and shallowly water? - ANSWER Infrequent but deep is preferred
Infiltration rate - ANSWER Rate at which water soaks into the soil
How do clay vs. sandy soils perform for water holding capacity? - ANSWER Clay soils
generally have greater water-holding capacity vs. sandy soils, but water percolates through
clay soils more slowly
Water budget - ANSWER An estimate of how much water is available to a tree
(supply) and how much water is required (demand)
What are the four irrigation factors that affect a water budget? - ANSWER 1.
Duration
2. Frequency
3. Distribution
4. Timing
What are three plant adaptations that can help survive low water availability? -
ANSWER 1. Deep root systems
2. Shedding leaves
3. Leaf adaptations (small, thick cuticle, leaf hairs)
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