Corona's Principles of Planting How to Guide

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easy—you dig a hole, place the tree in it, and fi ll in
around the roots with soil, right? But a tree is a long-
term investment, so attention to detail in the planting
process will help your new tree establish more quickly
and prevent problems long into the future.
Background Check
Before going to a nursery, do due diligence with a
good tree reference to make sure you are choosing
a species that is appropriate for the site you have in
mind. Make sure you know a tree’s ultimate height
and spread; a beautiful tree planted where it lacks
enough room to develop a well balanced canopy in
old age is sure to result in problems down the line.
Plant trees a minimum of 10 feet away from homes
and structures so the roots don’t cause foundations
or walls to heave. With the exception of a few species
that like “wet feet,” avoid planting trees in low spots
where water tends to collect.
PLANT ROOT SYSTEM