Helping trees

During longer periods of heat, young trees in particular need regular watering. Their roots are not yet deep enough to reach groundwater. Whether with a watering can or a garden hose, any help will get the trees through the dry period better. Watering should be done as regularly as possible so that the fine roots of the trees do not dry out on the surface.

Of course, older trees also benefit from regular and plentiful watering. The gardeners, who are out and about every day throughout the city to water the municipal trees, look forward to your support!

In winter, only grit with suitable blunting agents such as sand and grit. Do not use salt or other corrosive substances! The salty condensation seeps into the ground and is absorbed by the trees via the roots. These are permanently damaged, which can be seen, for example, in delayed budding, leaf edge necrosis and premature leaf fall on the trees.

Please do not park in green spaces. If you park your car too close to the trees, you will damage the root zone through compaction and possible oil and fuel residues. In addition, collision damage to the roots and trunk creates an entry point for fungi and other diseases. This can ultimately impair the stability of the trees and lead to their death.

Report any damage to the experts at the City Green Department. Quick treatment of trunk wounds, broken branches, etc. can help the tree to recover.

Take on a sponsorship! If you would like to take care of a specific green space and, for example, maintain the tree slice in front of your front door, you are welcome to apply for a green sponsorship at the Stadtgrün department at stadtgruen@stadt.erlangen.de. We will then get in touch with you.