Matt Evans, an arborist with Ryan Lawn and Tree, said the age of a tree can determine how a drought will affect it.
The reason is that they’ve stored enough energy, and can draw on reserves to make it through difficult weather patterns.
Another thing to keep in mind is where the tree is planted.
"What I recommend to homeowners is on trees that are five years or less, is one inch of water per week, and I usually like that in one good solid watering," Evans said.
"The exception to that would be a very young tree that’s recently been planted.
We may have to break up that inch of water during a couple time during the week."
Evans said if the area does get one inch of rain during the week, you don’t need to water your tree.
The best seasons to plant trees in the Kansas City area are spring or late fall.
"The last couple of winters have been dry and evergreens will continue to lose moisture through the winter, which makes it really difficult on them if they don’t have an established root system," Evans said.
If you have any questions about proper tree maintenance or need work done, be sure to check with a certified arborist on the matter.