Tree Planting and Care

Planting

●   Container trees can be planted all year long. Bag trees should be planted during late fall and winter months. Be sure to remove the "grow bag."

●   Don't plant trees too deep. The soil from the top of the bag or container should be at ground level. If planted too deep, the tree may suffocate from a lack of oxygen.

●   Don't make the planting hole too small; it should be at least 2-3 inches deeper and wider than the ball.

●   Fill the void around the sides and bottom of the planting hole with aged pinebark mulch or wood chips.


Care and Maintenance

●   Water the tree twice a week, but don't over water. The secret to successful planting is using mulch and watering regularly and deeply.

●   Tie the tree off on four sides with stakes or T-posts, and arbor tie to prevent the wind from breaking new young root growth. Keep ties taught for about a year.

●   Fertilize the tree in March, July, and November, but use no nitrogen in November since only root growth occurs in the winter.