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PLANTING DETAIL
1 1/2 - 2 TIMES BALL DIAMETER
LEAVE SOIL UNDER ROOT BALL
UNDISTURBED TO HELP SUPPORT IT
AND REDUCE SETTLING.
Remove any container
or twine and burlap.
Backfill using existing soil.
Water thoroughly to
eliminate air pockets.
Add 1-2 inches of
hardwood mulch.
Keep mulch 3 inches
from trunk.
Remove tags and
labels.
Prune only dead or
broken branches or
double leaders.
Remove excess soil
to locate and expose
root flare.
Root flare should be
1-2 inches above
finish grade.
Finish grade.