Never amend with less than half original soil. Simply cut away wires to leave several large openings for roots.įill both holes with soil the same way. Chances are, you would do more damage to the rootball by removing the basket. Plant as you would a b&b plant, but cut as much of the wire away as possible without actually removing the basket. Synthetic burlap should be removed as it will not decompose like natural burlap. Untie or remove nails from burlap at top of ball and pull burlap back, so it does not stick out of hole when soil is replaced. If planting a balled and burlaped tree, position it in hole so that the best side faces forward. You are ready to begin filling in with soil. Position tree in center of hole so that the best side faces forward. Loosen the roots around the edges without breaking up the root ball too much. If container-grown, lay the tree on its side and remove the container. Use a pitchfork or shovel to scarify the sides of the hole. When planting a tree, stake at the time of planting if staking is a necessity.ĭig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. If the tree can not move back and forth, these important roots will not develop and the tree might fall over during a storm, once stakes are removed. Latest studies have shown that when staking a tree, provide enough leeway so that the tree can move back and forth in the wind. Ties without spacers should be formed into a figure eight to create padding. Buckle-and-spacer ties can be found at garden centers, they are expandable and have a protective spacer. The ties used need to accommodate growth and not cause bark damage with friction. For trees more than 12 feet tall, use two low stakes on opposite sides of the tree or several guy ropes. For windy areas or flexible trees, use a high stake. For most trees, a low stake is preferred, to let the tree move naturally. Generally only trees that are planted in windy, exposed locations need to be staked. Staking is done differently depending on the size and flexibility of the tree, and the windiness of the planting site.
A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Once a plant is established, the water ring may be leveled, but you should continue to mulch beneath the plant. Mulch over the ring will help to further conserve moisture and prevent deterioration of the ring itself. The height of the mound of soil will vary from a couple of inches for 3 gallon shrubs, to almost a foot for balled and burlapped trees, especially those planted on a slope. The water ring helps to direct water to the outer edges of a planting hole, encouraging new roots to grow outward, in search of moisture. Watering Problems : Creating a Water RingĪ water ring, sometimes called a water well, is a mound of compacted soil that is built around the circumference of a planting hole once a plant has been installed. For organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion, follow label directions as they may vary per product.įull Sun is defined as exposure to more than 6 hours of continuous, direct sun per day. Controlled, slow-release fertilizers are worked into the soil ususally only once during the growing season or per label directions. Water soluble fertilizers are generally used every two weeks during the growing season or per label instructions. organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion. temperature controlled slow-release fertilizers or 3. Plant Care Fertilizing How-to : Fertilization for Annuals and PerennialsĪnnuals and perennials may be fertilized using: 1.water-soluble, quick release fertilizers 2. Tolerances: deer, drought, heat & humidity, pollution, wind, Google Plant Images: click here! Characteristics Cultivar: National
Important Info : This tree was once thought extinct. A selection made in l958 at the National Arboretum was known to grow to 58′ high, 24′ wide in 23 years. Site on tops of hills, never in low valleys where cold may settle. Soil sould be moist, deep, and slightly acid. This tree, because of its scale, is best suited to large parks, open lawns, golf courses, or lining streets. A fast grower, reaching 50 feet in just 15 or 20 years. This large growing, deciduous conifer may reach heights of 60 feet and 25 feet wide.
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