Ask an Arborist: How do I Plant Bare-root Trees?

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Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. Each month our arborists answer YOUR questions. This month’s question: How do I Plant Bare-root Trees?
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@jennifergray6795 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some bare root trees (arborvitaes) from Arbor Day , just put them in a pot the first year and keep them moist on drip line, warm and sheltered in winter. Then two years later they grew so big i put them in the ground. In moved from that house and they were 5 feet tall after 3 years. I am trying again with the 10 free trees. Hope they make it!

@blakespower 2 жыл бұрын

yeaah they look dead when you get them but all the ones I planted survived bald cypress and tupelo trees planted in a stream overflow area that frequently floods in heavy rains, all I did was plant them in sand too, and they are still alive almost 20 years later

@alexgrozny3441 7 жыл бұрын

It is unfortunate that during backfill the roots got bunched up. A better way would be to build a small hill inside the hole, place the middle of the plant on top of that hill and spread the roots around. This way roots wont be bunched up and actually directed away from the plant.

@leahsalters4773 3 жыл бұрын

I received my free bare root trees . Our ground is snow covered and frozen in Ohio. I soaked them in water,should I plant them in pots and store them in the basement and keep them watered until spring?

@piper216k7 3 жыл бұрын

@@leahsalters4773 that was probably a good plan. How did they turn out?

@ddthakur5468 5 жыл бұрын

very good

@elmerfudpucker5387 Жыл бұрын

If you were going to plant a small bareroot tree in a pot for a couple of years before planting it in the yard, what type of soil mix would you use? Basic potting soil?

@rajivmalhotra6227 7 жыл бұрын

how long would it take for that tree to become about 5-6 feet?

@Bw40099 4 жыл бұрын

1:54 that is a beautiful little tree great shape i would love to know how it’s doing today

@thedyslexic9936 4 жыл бұрын

I planted a 6" Green Ash seedling about 10 years ago and it is now about 16-17' tall however I never removed any grass from below it. I don't mow near it nor use a weed whipper near it. I use hand scissors to snip the grass away but would like to put a permanent grass retainer in place using 4x4 ground contact rated pressure treated lumber mitre cut to form six sides and about 24-30" across. Is it okay to go the 3 1/2" deep that far out from the trunk and not disturb the roots. I have heard that feeder/water roots are near the surface but not sure how near they actually are. I would prefer to use 2x6 lumber (5 1/2" actual depth) to better stop grass from sending roots underneath. Is that too deep? Can I get away with the 4x4 lumber and mulch? Thanks in advance.

@NateAlex10 Жыл бұрын

I want to buy a Flame Thrower Redbud 2 ft bare root sapling, but I’m afraid it wouldn’t survive planting in 85-90 degree August temperatures here in Zone 6a. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

@BackyardFlorida 5 ай бұрын

I just bought two bare root redbud saplings. How often do I water these in the first few weeks?

@djdvd1980 2 ай бұрын

Question: what if I don’t soak the roots beforehand?

@piespeafield 4 жыл бұрын

can you plant bare root in Beirut ?

@santoslott5362 2 жыл бұрын

informative

@madsfromlagos 3 жыл бұрын

I got my trees today and when can I plant them? I am in Houston, TX. We might see some more freeze before spring finally arrives. Can I keep them in pots till then?

@davidcarr7228 3 жыл бұрын

Me too I am in hockley and I got mine yesterday too scared of what's going to happen tell me if you get a reply

@MrsLaytonClassroom 6 жыл бұрын

I bought some small bulk trees and I want to plant them as ideally as possible. The soil I have is very dry sand, which I am happy to amend. What exact amendments are best for blue spruce? Help please.

@paul9813 6 жыл бұрын

I have always read not to add anything to the planting hole, otherwise the tree will become root bound. A good mulch around the tree is enough

@AlainTabangin 6 жыл бұрын

I usually dont amend trees or shrubs but I have done it on a cherry blossom tree, it was not 100 percent amended soil. I mixed in native soil with the amended soil. I have dug around the tree and the roots have ventured out of the amend/native soil mix.

@lecutter9382 3 жыл бұрын

You should never amend or condition soil for trees - fruit, nut, or ornamental. The roots will never go beyond that small circle. They end up root bound and the tree dies or severely weakened. Trees are resilient. They'll send roots out farther and deeper looking for nutrients and moisture as it ages. They've been doing it without amended soil for hundreds of millions of years now. :) Some stuff just may not be suited to your soil or climate in which case you really just need to plant something suited for it.

@plantbasedprepper 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't plant this way and 1 week later, my pine seedlings are turning brown. Is it too late to take them out and do it again? I just dug a hole and planted them like my vegetable garden and didn't know to care for the roots. I also watered them 2x a day. I'm not sure if it's the way I planted or too much water but I want to save them.

@piper216k7 3 жыл бұрын

How did the trees do? May have been too much water depending on the tree you can "save" them

@plantbasedprepper 3 жыл бұрын

@@piper216k7 they died. I have a lot of seeds I haven't planted yet since I've been to busy to care for them. I wish I had because this was years ago 😟

@greginnm 5 жыл бұрын

I live in a very windy area and have lots of rabbits around us. How do I protect my new trees from both?

@ralphshoop8822 4 жыл бұрын

hawks

@Bw40099 4 жыл бұрын

use something like a small piece of sheet metal with wood nailed to it so you can stick it in the ground as wind break and put some kinda of protective circle mesh thing around it to protect it

@michaelgusovsky Жыл бұрын

Use a stake (wooden or 1/2" rebar) and a tree tube (e.g., plantra tree tube), especially for expensive trees like fruit and nut trees

@allglad 4 жыл бұрын

to become a "certified arborist" do I need to buy a stamp and stamp everyone I see with it? ...&/or do I just need to be crazy? Nothing personal...just curious.

@allglad 4 жыл бұрын

if the stamp thing is true what if people complain?......police..etc?

@viewsfrombelow5636 Жыл бұрын

okay Karen Jack

@katchaffin2171 6 жыл бұрын

I was just given a weeping willow tree for Christmas, its a 5'-6' tree, I live in South Alabama. but we have already had a freeze this year, how do I care for or plant my tree as to not kill it? I just received it today.

@shawnh4587 5 жыл бұрын

I know it's a bit late but it would be best to plant the tree in a bucket for the winter and just take care of it like you would any other household plants. When it warms up outside you can transplant it outside.

@Bw40099 4 жыл бұрын

put water on the tree when it freezes so it will warm the tree as the temperature rises that’s what tangerine farmers do in florida i figure it’ll work with your tree

@kimberlyparris1068 4 жыл бұрын

HELP!! I just got my bare root trees it’s been raining nonstop for days when is the best time to plant them.

@CarolinaOats 4 жыл бұрын

Soaking them in a bucket of rain water for 6 hours or a couple days is fine. I just planted some and they love rain water. Mine already sprouted out leaves.

@chrisrok5076 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should partner with WWF ecosia and the Amazon aid Foundation

@somerandomguy7458 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Rok I think they did

@danilove5932 5 жыл бұрын

ЛАЙК!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Zofmui 2 ай бұрын

Please turn off the music

@user-qf5qq1jp2h 8 ай бұрын

100th

@patrickmccoll3642 3 жыл бұрын

Scammers

@chadbartle7694 2 ай бұрын

This is wrong. Your hole wasn't deep enough your tree is going to J-root. I cant believe this is an arbor day video ...or can I.....buy your trees local people this is no good

@kimberlyparris1068 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS PAGE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING IT RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONS?? I ASK I SENT EMAIL AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE. I WILL DEFINITELY BE CANCELING MY SUBSCRIPTION. WHAT A WASTE OF BEAUTIFUL TREES

@arbordayfoundation 4 жыл бұрын

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