How to properly plant a tree

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3 жыл бұрын

Planting a tree is not difficult, but the way a tree is planted determines whether it will thrive. Learn the proper way to plant a tree. The three key points to remember are finding the true root flare, planting at the right height, and removing the nursery stake.
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@Jr-xn7tn 7 ай бұрын

Hard hat for any step planting a tree is wild lol. But this video helped me a lot thank you!!

@charmaincampbell346 Жыл бұрын

Will plant my 1st tree today as a volunteer. Didn't bother watching another YT video because this was so very clear and informative. Thank you.

@somerandomguy7458 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for service

@vijaybajwa Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Few experts talk about how important it is to plant the tree so the root flare is just a bit higher than the soil.

@mylittlerebornlove8851 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is GOLD! Great video!

@colbywinegar7569 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent guide!

@Chieftain357 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, you should only tie a tree off no higher than 1/3 the height. When you tie a tree it's to stabilize the root ball. I say 1/4 to 1/3. Then again, if its solid in the ground, skip the tie. 😉 Great video though!

@texas77563 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I like to dig a very shallow hole and plant the tree so the top of the root ball is about 3" higher than the ground. this allows for settling and better drainage. and also allows for more compost and wood chips on top of the ground .

@eloisehughes9081 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this was helpful 😊

@ItisWritten793 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@JCarlos.556 Жыл бұрын

_Gracias Sara mija, very informative and to the point_

@rosanawirepa7906 Ай бұрын

That tree is to close to house? Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge awesome 👍

@PaulAndrus Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@doublemintmaple 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Lots of good information

@gulliverdalton8680 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of nice tips and clear presentation. The only thing I would add is give it a good soak in something like seaweed solution before removing from the pot to help with transplant shock. From the colour of the soil when u do the root trim it looks like the soil in the pot had a bit of water repellency develop so especially important to soak it. The written tip says you have watered it but watering doesn’t help if it’s repellent and soaking in a bucket is always much better especially if you use something like a seaweed solution. Also as Im sure u know different trees prefer different methods. A eucalyptus I’ll deep plant like half way up it’s trunk burying the lower leaves like planting a tomato plant as long the soils good enough for it. Citrus or avo I’ll mound a little so the top 1/3 roots are in the humus layer.

@CCB249 Жыл бұрын

Never ever plant a Eucalyptus tree in California or anywhere outside Australia! They are fire hazards and extremely invasive. Burn especially hot because of the oil inside! They are native to Australia.

@godisincontrol32 9 ай бұрын

Very informative and helpful 🎉 Thank you very much 😊 I subscribed to this channel 🙏

@loisberry994 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@pietieko1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@KebunLangit67 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍😊

@skyeevanzbardago8007 2 жыл бұрын

5 in my heart

@wstt4 10 ай бұрын

Planting in high wind spots? If I am planting 3’ baby thin trees (Podocarpus Maki) in a very windy spot (15mph+ 24/7), how do I get them to grow straight all the way up with branches on all sides? Should I have multiple attachment points up the stake so the top doesn’t grow bent over?

@agungpranata4565 Жыл бұрын

what kind of tree do you plant ?

@garyworkman7317 2 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, why no topsoil mixed in with the backfill. Also, no fertilizer? Thanks!

@SacTree 2 жыл бұрын

It's best to only use native soil so the tree can quickly acclimate to its new surroundings, and so the drainage in the planting hole is identical to the drainage of surrounding soil. As for fertilizer, it's best to let the tree grow at the pace that nature intended. Unless a specific soil deficiency has been identified, fertilizer is unnecessary and can be harmful by encouraging the formation of weaker wood and potentially attracting pests to an abundance of resulting lush new growth.

@jasonb993 Жыл бұрын

@@SacTreewhat if your soil has been killing trees consistently? Then would you make a change to the soil?

@Gomikage 9 ай бұрын

@@jasonb993sounds like you need to test the soil with a kit and see if there are any imbalances (like ph imbalance)

@iamthewelcher 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! But...can I just compost the grass I pull out?

@SacTree 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the grass isn't invasive like crab or bermuda grass, then that'd be a great alternative! Just as long as it's not added back to the planting hole.

@rossi23rdsub Жыл бұрын

How much water should you give your tree on a daily basis for the first few weeks?

@SacTree Жыл бұрын

Once planted, they should only be watered 2-3 times per week with 5 gallons each time (for a total of 10-15 gallons per week). We have more watering tips and videos at sactree.org/water.

@rudsaki Жыл бұрын

so, don't loop the green strap around the tree, just make a u-turn back to the stake? The video skipped that part.

@onesaint88 2 ай бұрын

Great tutorial and information, but far too many transitions in the video

@kapungoe6000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Butchsiek Жыл бұрын

In Sacramento, Stakes should be applied on the East and West sides of the tree because the winds blow North and South.. Decades back a fruit grower told me to plant the knot of the graft to face wind direction.. I guess this isnt that important of info..

@neil340 Жыл бұрын

Why not dig a hole first before taking it out?

@SacTree Жыл бұрын

We recommend digging afterward because it's difficult to determine the actual height of the rootball without first removing the tree from the pot to expose the root flare and prune roots if needed. Often the rootball is not as tall as it appears in the pot. Following the steps in this order prevents digging the hole too deeply and having to backfill (backfilled soil is more likely to sink and affect the planting height).

@TheBrookerFamily 3 ай бұрын

Tree liberation… 😂

@environmentaldataexchange3906 3 ай бұрын

Hot!

@bobsartor515 2 жыл бұрын

Needed a video to show students on how to plant trees -this is it. Covers the essentials with the bonus of disposing the stake with flair & elan. The Emerald Ash Bores are headed west. See what Bettendorf Trees are Us (our local tree planting organization) volunteers are doing. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hayXe6morNC3aXk.html

@travino Жыл бұрын

Have you ever planted a money tree outside?

@Navi927 9 ай бұрын

😢 I plant a apple tree

@wmoy8507 Ай бұрын

I never agree with these tree planting instructions. Especially since I have heavy clay soil. I always dig a much deeper and wider hole so future root growth has good soil for nutrients. Otherwise the roots will never penetrate the clay soil. Fill hole with mostly good loam soil and mix in some of the original soil.