TREE INSTALLATION

Question 1

1) __ the root ball 2) __ the trunk (Where to cut?)

What roots need to be removed from the root ball?

Answer 1

• Roots that circle the root ball
• Roots circling the trunk - (Cut before the root begins to circle)

Question 2

How many times the width of the root ball should you dig when installing a tree?

Answer 2

1.5 times the width

Question 3

_ to _ inches less than the depth of root

How deep should you dig the hole for tree installation?

Answer 3

2 to 3 inches shallower than than the depth of the root ball.

Question 4

How much water should you place on the backfill and root ball during the first/initial watering?

Answer 4

10 to 20 Gallons

Question 5

_ months per caliper inch

How many months is the establishment irrigation period for trees?

Answer 5

3

Question 6

_ gallons per caliper inch

How many gallons are used on trees for watering during the establishment period?

Answer 6

2 gallons per caliper inch

Question 7

How many times weekly do you water a tree during the establishment period?

Answer 7

2-3 times weekly

Question 8

How thick of a layer of mulch do you apply around the rootball of a tree?

Answer 8

3 inch layer

Question 9

2) _ to _ foot diameter per caliper inch

1) What diameter (in feet) of mulch do you apply around the root ball of a tree?
2) If an *1)* diameter is not possible?

Answer 9

1) 8 Foot Diameter
2) 2 to 3 foot diameter per caliper inch

Question 10

What are the 2 possible down sides of circling roots?

Answer 10

1) Vertical Stability
2) Trunk Girdling