Use and Care Manual
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Tips for success
Unpacking: Open and lift shipping box and other packaging up from the base to avoid damage
to the plant.
Watering: Sufficient watering is a must! Try not to let the soil completely dry out. You may have
to water every few days if rainfall does not occur. Overwatering can be as damaging as
underwatering. Be sure the area surrounding your tree has enough drainage to avoid standing
water. Watering thoroughly in late Fall will enhance your tree’s cold tolerance through Winter.
Mulching: Apply a 2 to 4-in. layer of shredded bark, compost, leaves, straw or other organic
matter around your tree to promote moisture retention, maintain even soil temperatures and
discourage weed growth. Replenish the mulch as needed.
Pruning: Remove any branches that become overlapped, damaged or unsightly. To ensure your
tree keeps its form, remove any growth that appears on the trunk below the main branches and
any growth coming up from the root area.
Weeding: Keep the area around your tree free of weeds. Weeds compete with surrounding
plants for food, water and light. If weeds grow around your plant, pull them, including roots, as
soon as they appear.