Now you're ready to plant. here are a few pointers, but call your
local Davey professional with questions.
1. Dig a shallow, broad hole. It should be three times as wide as it is deep!
2. Locate the tree's trunk flare. Do this by loosening the soil at the top
of the root ball and finding the first root – that will mark your planting
depth. e root flare should be just visible above grade when you plant.
3. Gently place the tree in the planting hole. Be sure to move it by the
root ball or container rather than the trunk.
4. straighten the tree in the hole.
5. Remove any synthetic burlap or other material.
If your tree is balled and burlapped (b&b), remove as
much of this material as possible, including the wire
basket that holds the soil intact, so that it does
not interfere with the roots.
6. Refill the hole. Fill gently but firmly with
soil from the site—avoid using excessive
planting mix or soil not found on the
planting site, which may limit the tree's
long-term growth prospects. Use water
to remove air pockets and to settle soil
around the root ball.
7. stake the tree, if necessary, but
remove no later than one year
from planting. When staking, use two
opposing, flexible ties. Ties should be
placed on the lower half of the tree and
allow trunk movement. Monitor the ties
periodically to prevent choking.
8. Mulch as indicated on page 20.
9. Provide plenty of water during
planting to remove air pockets,
and after planting as the tree
establishes.
