Colorado Tree Spade - Tree Care Guide

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General Formula

Tree Diameter x 5 minutes = Total Watering Time. Trees need water year round. adequate water during the winter months is important for successful growth after transplanting.

After Move Tree Care for Transplanting Success!

We transport and relocate the largest trees possible.

The majority of trees experience shock after transplanting due to the disturbance to the root system. When the amount of the root system is reduced during transplanting, the above-ground portion of the tree is also affected. Proper water management in the first several months after transplanting is the most critical factor in transplanting success! Keeping the soil moist, but not wet, through watering is of utmost importance to ensure survival and success of your transplanted tree. Different species of trees and different soils make a general, overall watering recommendation unrealistic. When watering a tree, apply enough to thoroughly soak the soil in the root zone area. Transplanted trees require more water than they did in their original state. Brief and frequent watering of transplanted trees is beneficial because of the smaller root system the tree now has. The sooner the roots are able to penetrate and grow into the native soil, the sooner the tree will become fully established after transplanting. The cut roots will initiate root regeneration allowing growth that increases the probability that roots will grow into the native soil.

A general rule of thumb is to use approximately 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter for each watering. If you hand water using a hose at medium pressure, it will take approximately 5 minutes to produce 10 gallons of water. á

Do not incorporate organic matter such as peat moss into the backfill. Differences in soil may cause problems with water movement, water retention and root growth between the root ball, planting hole and surrounding soil. Our trees are dug and planted using water to settle out air pockets and ease stress to the root ball. Thoroughly water tree again once transplanting is completed.

Organic mulch such as bark, straw or composts is recommended when transplanting trees to prevent weed growth, reduce crusting of the soil, aid in moisture retention, and allowing better water infiltration into the soil during rainfalls and watering. You may apply mulch 2 to 3 inches deep on the surface of the newly transplanted root system. Do not place mulch against the tree trunk or apply mulch too thickly. Mulch increases the amount of moisture next to the trunk, inviting disease and rodent problems Excessive use of mulch can induce fermentation, immobilize nutrients, cut off the oxygen supply ultimately killing the tree. Application of too thick a layer of mulch is common, especially where mulch is used decoratively around a tree. Tree roots, in an effort to find more oxygen, will commonly grow above the soil surface into the mulch. This makes those roots more susceptible to drought, temperature extremes, and frost heaving. We recommend using landscape fabrics that prevent penetration of weeds but allow air and water exchange in place of black plastic beneath mulch as plastic prevents movement of air and water, can damage roots or possibly kill the tree. Fertilizer should not be incorporated in the backfill during planting, where it could easily damage exposed tree roots. Tree fertilization is not recommended on native soils because it is usually not needed and is an unnecessary expense.

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Colorado Tree Spade - Tree Care Guide

303-841-9393

A Service of Colorado Tree Spade