Tree Planting

Step 1: Unpack your tree, remove all packing materials, and carefully untangle the roots.
It is important to not let the roots dry out, so keep them soaked in water until you plant.

Step 2: Dig a hole with sloping sides, wider than seems necessary, so that the roots can
grow outward without crowding. Remove any grass within a 3-foot circumference of the
center of the hole. If you’re planting multiple trees, the holes should be at least 3 feet apart.

Step 3: Plant the tree in the hole, then partially fill with soil, firming the soil around the
lower roots and securing it in place. Ensure that the root flare (the point where the trunk
begins to spread out as it meets the roots) is level with the ground surface and not
buried too deep. Do not add peat/bark/fertilizer/potting soil/chemicals to your new tree.

Step 4: Shovel in the remaining soil. It should be firmly but not tightly packed. Slightly
build up the edges of the hole so that any water will be trapped and drain to the tree's roots.

Step 5: Water your tree, then spread protective mulch 2 inches deep in a 3-foot diameter
around the base of the tree, but not touching the trunk.

Step 6: The soil and mulch around your tree should be kept moist but not soggy. During
dry weather, generously water the tree every 7-10 days during the first year.