Use and Care Guide

About is Plant

Feature trees are a focal point in the landscape. ese trees are best placed in a prominent area so a special

form or unique characteristic can be admired. Great feature characteristics include interesting bark and

weeping branches. A feature tree can be large or small but needs to t comfortably in its environment. For

instance, use a smaller feature tree next to an entryway and a larger one in more open areas. Evergreen

feature trees maintain their leaves year round while deciduous varieties loose their leaves in the fall and

re-leaf in the spring. Smaller feature trees can also be used in containers to enhance outdoor patios or

balconies.

How to Plant

• Prepare the area for planting by conditioning the soil. Loosen the soil and incorporate an organic soil

conditioner according to directions.

• Dig a hole 2 times the width of the root ball and a depth slightly less than the height of the root ball. Allow

the top surface of the root ball to rest 1/2 inch higher than the soil line.

• For container grown plants, carefully remove plant by squeezing container and slowly removing the root

ball. Never pull on the plant trunk. Instead let the root ball slide out by tipping the container. If the plant is

heavily rooted, loosen roots by gently pulling a few away from the root ball. is encourages stronger root

growth. Set root ball in hole making sure the top of the root ball is slightly higher (1/2 inch) than ground

level. Place soil mix under root ball if too low. Backll soil mix around plant to ground level and tamp

lightly removing all air pockets.

• For biodegradable pots, follow the directions on the container.

• For bare root plants, trim any broken, twisted or discolored tips. Determine the original soil line by the

change in color on the plant trunk. Set the plant in the hole so the soil line is above the surrounding soil.

Space the roots evenly. Backll soil mix around and between the roots and tamp lightly removing all air.

• Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the plant. Add more soil mix around plant if necessary aer

watering. Apply root stimulator to encourage new root growth and fast establishment.

• If a large plant; build a soil ring around the plant, 6" beyond the edge of the hole, to use as water reservoir

to assist in watering until established.

• Add a 2-3" layer of mulch around plant to conserve soil moisture and eliminate future weeds.

• For large shrubs, it may be necessary to secure the trunk by using three stakes placed at equal distances

around the plant.

How to Water

• New plants require more frequent watering than established plants. Aer planting check for water regularly

until fully rooted and established.

• For large plants; build a soil ring around the plant to use as a water reservoir. is will assist in watering

until the plant is established.

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About This Plant Feature trees are a focal point in the landscape. These trees are best placed in a prominent area so a special form or unique characteristic can be admired. Great feature characteristics include interesting bark and weeping branches. A feature tree can be large or small but needs to fit comfortably in its environment. For instance, use a smaller feature tree next to an entryway and a larger one in more open areas.
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• Always water slowly and deeply making sure the root ball is completely saturated. • Don't water at night if possible. Watering in the morning helps prevent disease. • If new plant wilts between watering, increase the frequency of watering. • Plants in hot, humid or sunny areas need more frequent watering than plants in cool climates. • Plants in containers may require more frequent watering than plants in the ground. This will depend on plant variety, pot size and soil.