Care Instructions:
When you receive your trees, please plant them as soon as possible. If you are unable to plant them immediately, place them in a cool place. Uncover the tops of the trees and keep the roots wrapped up so that they stay moist. When you go out to plant the trees, protect the roots. Even two minutes of exposure on a sunny, windy day will reduce their chances of survival.
Planting Instructions:
1. Using a flat spade or tree dibble, work the spade back and forth to create a V-shaped trench. Make sure that your trench is deeper than the length of the tree roots.
2. Holding the tree by the trunk, use your other hand to gently push the roots into the bottom of the trench. Then gently pull the tree back up so that the original dirt line on the tree is level with the ground. It is very important that the roots are not curled up or to the side in the hole.
3. Put at least a quart of water into the trench and when it drains down, backfill your trench. Finish by tamping it down with your foot.
4. To help with moisture retention and weed control, you can place up to an inch of mulch around the tree. Leave at least an inch of space between the trunk of the tree and the beginning of the mulch.