QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsWateringWind damage to birch tree 0 Vote Up Vote Down Sarah Ward asked 14 years ago We planted a 5year old Birch tree about 3 weeks ago and it has been battered by the strong winds for past couple of weeks. Leaves are all burnt, some small signs of greenery. How should I care for it? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Water it with ten litres or more each week or so until you see new growth and keep weeds down.