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The simple act of planting a tree
• Arbor Day – First Friday in May
• Right tree for the right place– Distance to buildings– Height to overhead lines or street lights– Fire hydrants– Distance to corner (sight)– Rooting volume– Soil type
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The simple act of planting a tree
• Stock types– Bare root– Balled-and-burlap (B&B)– Potted– Container Grown– Machine planted
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The simple act of planting a tree
• Planting – Dig a hole!– Depth – Keep “root collar” at ground line– Width – 2-3 times wider than the root ball
Keep “root collar” at the ground line or slightly above
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The simple act of planting a tree
• Planting – Water!– Settle the tree in and remove air pockets– 1” caliper uses ~3 gallons/day– 2” caliper uses ~6 gallons/day– Water only every 7 to 10 days
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Staking problems
1. Too high – No more than ~1/4 to 1/3 of total height
2. Too tight – cradle the trunk, don’t circle it
Use some kind of strap, not wire
3. Too long – no more than two years
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Goals of mulching
• Decrease weed competition
• Increase available water
• Reduce potential mower damage
• Make it look pretty!
Mulch volcano