HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Planting DetailDECIDUOUS TREE
PLANTING DETAIL
Remove trunk wrap
if necessary.
Remove all wire baskets,
twine and burlap.
Before tree is in the hole,
remove bottom of basket
cutting horizontally.
After tree is in the hole,
remove rest of basket
cutting vertically.
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.
Stake tree
if necessary.
Remove excess soil
to locate and expose
root flare.
Root flare should be
1-2 inches above
finish grade.
Finish grade.
1 1/2 - 2 TIMES BALL DIAMETER
LEAVE SOIL UNDER ROOT BALL
UNDISTURBED TO HELP SUPPORT IT
AND REDUCE SETTLING.