Fig. 4o. Illustrates mistakes to be avoided when planting bare root seedlings. (Adapted from US Forest Service). Regardless of the planting method used, trees should not Over-compaction will prevent water from reaching the roots be planted in overly wet soils. Planting in dry soils should and the roots from expanding beyond the ball. Form a also be avoided unless trees will be watered immediately after temporary water basin around the base of the tree to planting. In sandy soils, planting containerized plants with a encourage water penetration, and water thoroughly after peat-based growing medium augmented with super absorbent planting. Water throughout the first growing season when polymers can improve seedling survival. weekly precipitation is less than 1 inch. Large trees may require staking for a few years. For large containerized plants Balled and Burlap and Containerized remove the plant from its container and treat roots as Stock mentioned in the previous containerized plant section. Dig For balled and burlap planting (Figure 4p) dig a hole 2 to 3 hole to same depth as container and 2 to 3 times as wide and times wider and at the depth of or slightly shallower than the make sure the potting soil is covered on the surface with the root ball and roughen the sides and bottom of the hole native soil. Back fill as previously discussed as with ball and allowing the roots to penetrate the soil. Remove all twine or burlap, avoiding compaction. wires and open or pull back the top of the burlap. Be sure to completely remove plastic liners or synthetic burlap materials. Tree Tubes and Shelters Backfill soil around the tree to the height of the root ball, but Tree tubes are preformed plastic tubes manufactured in leave the top of the root ball (where the roots end and the differentcolors,levelsoftranslucence,andwithandwithout vents. trunk begins) 1/2 to 1 inch above the surrounding soil making Tree shelters are plastic sheets that are assembled/ rolled on sure not to cover it unless roots are exposed. When back site and installed around tree seedlings. The shelters are filling firm soil enough to prevent air pockets, but do not over vented by way of their construction and can be doubled for compact. larger capacity. Individual tree or area fencing
Fig. 4o. Illustrates mistakes to be avoided when planting bare root seedlings. (Adapted from US Forest Service). Regardless of the planting method used, trees should not be planted in overly wet soils. Planting in dry soils should also be avoided unless trees will be watered immediately after planting. In sandy soils, planting containerized plants with a peat-based growing medium augmented with super absorbent polymers can improve seedling survival. Balled and Burlap and Containerized Stock For balled and burlap planting (Figure 4p) dig a hole 2 to 3 times wider and at the depth of or slightly shallower than the root ball and roughen the sides and bottom of the hole allowing the roots to penetrate the soil. Remove all twine or wires and open or pull back the top of the burlap. Be sure to completely remove plastic liners or synthetic burlap materials. Backfill soil around the tree to the height of the root ball, but leave the top of the root ball (where the roots end and the trunk begins) 1/2 to 1 inch above the surrounding soil making sure not to cover it unless roots are exposed. When back filling firm soil enough to prevent air pockets, but do not over compact. Over-compaction will prevent water from reaching the roots and the roots from expanding beyond the ball. Form a temporary water basin around the base of the tree to encourage water penetration, and water thoroughly after planting. Water throughout the first growing season when weekly precipitation is less than 1 inch. Large trees may require staking for a few years. For large containerized plants remove the plant from its container and treat roots as mentioned in the previous containerized plant section. Dig hole to same depth as container and 2 to 3 times as wide and make sure the potting soil is covered on the surface with the native soil. Back fill as previously discussed as with ball and burlap, avoiding compaction. Tree Tubes and Shelters Tree tubes are preformed plastic tubes manufactured in differentcolors,levelsoftranslucence,andwithandwithout vents. Tree shelters are plastic sheets that are assembled/ rolled on site and installed around tree seedlings. The shelters are vented by way of their construction and can be doubled for larger capacity. Individual tree or area fencing