How to Care for a Tree:
- Water is critical. Deep water regularly throughout the first growing season. Allow water to run slowly,
soaking the soil, once or twice a week. Do not over water.
- Keep lawn mowers and string trimmers away from tree to avoid wounding trunk
- Reduce herbicide use near tree and surrounding lawn
- Never fertilize stressed trees.
- Inspect tree annually to head off problems early.
- Replace mulch as needed. Keep grass and weeds out of mulched area. They compete for the same water
and elements as tree.
- Remove stakes and strapping after one year
- Prune dead or injured branches.
- Prune while young to maintain size and shape beginning in the second growing season.
- DO NOT TOP trees to reduce height.
- Call an insured tree care professional for advice on large pruningjobs, hazard trees,and insect or disease
problems.
- Do not plant flowers under a tree. Do not cultivate soil under tree.
- Continue deep watering for 5 years after planting
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