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Shrub and Tree Planting / Transplanting


Overview:

Trees and Shrubs are generally purchased as bare-rooted or containerised specimens.

As a general rule containerised trees can be planted at any time,and bare rooted specimens are best planted between Weeks 35-45 before the soil cools down, or Weeks 15-20 when the soil is warming up again.

Some would advocate it is better to plant out containerised specimens at these times as well, rather than say high summer when they could dehydrate too rapidly.


Planting Hole:

Planting:

Whatever the size of Tree or Shrub, the planting method is basically the same!



Staking:


A few points to Remember:


Transplanting:


Aftercare:

Basically follow the points used when planting out new shrubs & trees.

For example: For the first few months after transplanting, water regularly to ensure that the rootball never dries out, particularly during dry weather.

Similarly ensure that the ties are tight and that the tree/shrub has not been subjected to severe root rock.

If it/they have take remedial action.