Depends on the tree and its growth stage and health. But a large tree can drink 100 gallons of water per day. Source:
http://www.americanforests.org/discover-forests/tree-facts/and
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/treesofstrength/treefact.htmOur pond was surrounded by trees. Trees right at the waters edge where you can see the roots in the clear water, and trees back from the edge but their canopy reaching to the waters edge, and tree even further back.
In my quest to reduce water loss this year I began slaying the trees. I love the beauty and the look of all the trees around the pond, but without water the beauty is lost. So I identified a crapton of trees and cut them down using a handsaw. I did leave some trees, ones that offered unique branches, shapes, shade, etc., and I still have half the pond to go around still. But I sure cut down a lot already. LOL
