Maintenance
- Finish planting by filling gap full of soil.
- Maintain the soil dike around the tree to ensure adequate water
retention.
- Keep all gaps around root ball filled with soil so new roots extend
into surrounding soil.
- Stake with polypropylene rope, hose and metal or wood stakes.
- Make sure ropes remain secure as settling does occur after planting.
- Keep ropes attached and trees straight for two years.
Watering
- Water immediately after planting with a slow stream until the
dike around the tree remains full. Soak the entire root ball
so water reaches the deepest roots.
- Water three times a week for two weeks. Then water once every
week to ten days (depending on weather).
- Never water leaf foliage in the full sunlight since sunburn
damage could occur. Spray leaves only after sunset as this will
reduce transplant shock.
- Reduce watering after September 15 to once every 2 weeks and give
a thorough soaking before freeze up to reduce winter damage.
Fertilizing
- After transplanting use 10-52-10 as per instructions.
- RX-30 is recommended for evergreens and RX-15 for leaf trees
next season. Follow dosage and and application instructions on
the label.
- Fertilize trees on May 1 and July 1.
- Do not use "Weed n' Feed on areas near trees.
- Never place manure, lawn fertilizer, plastic mulch, or landscape
fabric over the root ball. Do not mound soil over roots.
Insect Control
- Inspect your trees regularly for insect and pest damage. Be
especially alert when your trees are putting out soft new growth
which is very susceptible.
- Moved trees are weaker and preventative spraying with a systemic
pesticide such as Cygon or Lagon is recommended. Follow all product
label instructions. Spray with systemic pesticides on May 1,
July 1 and August 15 (approximately).
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