Planting Trees

Planting Trees

According to the UC publication on Planting Landscape Trees:
"The performance of a landscape tree depends a great deal on how it is planted. Survival  after initial transplanting, rate of growth and establishment, root development, and many other factors can be improved by proper planting techniques. Topics to consider when planting include the size and shape of the planting hole, whether to add soil amendments or fertilizer, pruning, staking, mulching, and watering."
References:
  1. Planting Landscape Trees, UCANR Publication 8046, 2001
  2. The California Backyard Orchard --Preparation and Planting, UCANR, 2021
  3. Problems with Planting Trees, The Garden Professors, 2009
  4. Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape, Washington State University, 2011
  5. Getting Fruit Trees off to a Great Start, YouTube UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County, 2021

    • Related Articles

    • Planting on a Hillside

      Here are some resources about hillside planting: Gardening on a Hillside,  Sonoma County Master Gardeners Planting a Steep Hillside for Erosion Control, Contra Costa Master Gardeners Prevent Soil Erosion on Your Property, Natural Resources ...

    • Pruning Apple Trees

      Here are some Extension resources about pruning apple trees. Be aware that some of the advice in these non-California resources may be specific to a different climate, but the general approach for apple tree maintenance should be the same. Videos: ...

    • How Much to Water Fruit Trees

      When watering fruit trees, it's crucial to focus on the right amount of water per week rather than how long or often to water. A general guideline is to provide one gallon of water per square foot of tree per week during hot summer months, with ...

    • Spring Planting (when it is cold and wet)

      When starting seeds or planting seedlings the soil temperature should be considered. Here is a good guideline for soil temperature for seed germination from the University of California. The soil moisture content is an important factor in plant ...

    • Can you recommend someone to prune my trees?

      As volunteers for the UC Cooperative Extension, we are not able to recommend commercial services. We recommend finding a certified arborist. The website for the International Society of Arboriculture has a search feature to help locate arborists who ...