At Limbwalker, we’re tree people through and through—it's even in our name. We have a deep passion for trees and take pride in helping homeowners get the most value, beauty, and longevity out of them.
A big part of ensuring trees thrive for decades starts with making smart planting choices. While many trees perform well in Louisville’s climate, some homeowners are specifically seeking drought-tolerant options—trees that can survive and thrive even when rain is scarce.
There are many trees that perform well in the Louisville region. But many homeowners are specifically seeking drought tolerant trees that can grow and thrive, even when water is not abundant.
We know that homeowners are pained by losing trees to drought stress. Looking for trees for hot dry climates is a potential solution.
In this article we will cover:
Benefits of drought tolerant trees
Best drought tolerant trees for Kentucky yards
How to install drought tolerant trees
Additional ways to promote a drought resistant landscape
Choosing Louisville tree services
Partnering with Limbwalker
There are a lot of reasons to consider drought tolerant trees for your Louisville landscape. Let’s explore why it might be worth looking into some of these options.
Trees that need little water are naturally lower maintenance. This can be a great benefit if you don’t want to spend a lot of extra time caring for your trees.
You won’t have to worry as much about supplemental water when the climate is hot and dry because drought tolerant trees can handle it. These trees also tend to require less care overall, so less pruning and fertilizing.
Drought tolerant trees also tend to be more hardy and therefore have greater longevity. That means being able to enjoy them for many years to come. When it comes to getting the most value out of your investment in trees, this is important. The last thing that you want is to lose a tree due to weather/drought conditions.
Having to frequently supply extra water to your landscape can be costly. But when you choose drought resistant plants, less watering can add to up to savings on your water bill.
Drought tolerant trees also have a deep root system. This can help with reducing soil erosion within your landscape. It can also help prevent runoff.
There are many different tree species that can thrive here in Kentucky…that includes many drought tolerant trees.
If you are specifically looking for fast growing drought resistant trees, you might want to look into the Bald Cypress or Red Maple. These trees can become established fairly quickly and grow rapidly.
Here are some more of our favorite drought tolerant trees, broken down by size.
Making wise choices when it comes to installing trees on your property is important. You want to be happy with the long-term results. Some properties are going to be naturally better suited to certain species than others.
You should always pay attention to the growing requirements (like site conditions) before selecting a tree.
Proper installation is critical to the long-term health of any tree. Planting mistakes can lead to tree health problems down the road that may not be easily remedied.
Common problems include improper planting depth, planting a tree in a poor location, mulching a tree improperly, and watering a tree improperly.
One of the best pieces of advice that we can offer is making sure that you are installing the right tree in the right place. That means that you’re installing the tree in a location on your property where it will get what it needs (in terms of things like sunlight and water).
The health of the soil in that location is also important as are the overall conditions of that location. For instance, if you plant a tree in a spot on your property that is constantly getting waterlogged, that could lead to issues with root rot. It’s important that the soil structure is good and that it drains well.
You also need to make sure you’re considering the future growth of the tree. This is something that is commonly overlooked when a tree is small and just being installed for the first time. But if you plant a tree in a location where you did not account for its future size, this could lead to major problems.
If you’re someone who is looking at trees that need little water, you probably care about saving water on your property in general.
Here are some additional tips.
When it comes to caring for any of your trees, it helps to have a tree care professional on your side. Your drought tolerant trees can be highly valuable additions to your property but you want to make sure that you are doing what you can to maintain that value.
Tree maintenance in Louisville can be complicated and you want to make sure that it’s done right. For instance, with a service like tree pruning, there is quite a bit of horticultural know-how that must be executed. When mistakes are made, you can do more harm than good.
Hiring Louisville tree services also means having a professional eye on your property. That can make a huge difference when it comes to preventing problems with an issue like diseases or pests. Often spotting these problems early requires an expert eye.
Be sure to research the companies you’re considering. With the Internet at your fingertips, you can start your search at home. As you spend time on different tree care companies’ websites, look for ones that employ Certified Arborists and other tree care experts who have in-depth experience with trees.
With the right company, you’ll ensure your trees are getting the proper care all year long. Different times of the year can mean different needs for your trees. But a tree care expert will know exactly what’s needed.
If you’ve installed drought tolerant trees on your property, we would love for you to consider us for your ongoing tree care needs. At Limbwalker, we are committed to preserving the health and beauty of trees here in Kentucky.
We got into this industry because we truly love trees. We know that they serve many valuable purposes and we want to do what we can to help homeowners enjoy them for many years to come.
At the end of the day, we believe that you deserve to enjoy your Louisville property to the fullest. Having healthy trees is the key to ensuring that happens.
If you’d like to learn more about tree services for your Louisville home, get in touch, get your quote, and get back to enjoying your yard.
