2006-09-02 04:33:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Yes. Depending on the levels of water when you mean 'squirt'.
Not so much through the bark but water does enter through tiny particles in the leaves called stomato.These stomatos are also used for absorbtion of sunlight to produce phtosynthesis i.e to make their food!
2006-09-02 04:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by Tod P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bark would hold moisture. Water will enter through the leaves. But, watering the tree deeply is better. Remember, to water out from the tree limbs to reach the roots well.
2006-09-02 12:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but not enough for the tree to survive. Use a soaker hose around the base of the tree and you will water it plenty.
I usually soak my Dogwood tree down very well---She just seems to enjoy it----don't ask. Then I crack open the soaker hose early in morning way before 10AM so the water gets absorbed.
Water out to end of tree limbs to reach roots as well.
2006-09-02 12:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does enter through bark and leaves, but not enough to make a big difference, it really need to go in to the root system.
Also the bad outweighs to the good when you do this, as the water may cause fungus and bugs on the bark & leaves.
2006-09-02 11:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Only the very small roots around the tree can intake water for the tree to use.
2006-09-02 11:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. A plant of any kind can absorb some water above ground.
2006-09-02 11:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of these answers are good ones and correct, another benefit is that it cleanses the leaves of dust that inhibits photosynthesis
2006-09-02 12:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋