Tree Planting

Question 1

What should be considered when looking for a site?

Answer 1

Land ownership
Landowners permission
Can planting be planned to meet landowners objectives
What is in future for site
Who will look after planted trees

Question 2

How to choose species?

Answer 2

Copy other species near site.
Urban areas - trees that are pollution resistant.
Consider eventual height and any power lines.
Fallen fruits
Large leaves make pavement slippery.
Resistance to p&d.

Question 3

When to plant?

Answer 3

Bare root- dormant season.
Container trees all year round.

Question 4

Different types of planting?

Answer 4

Notch - open slit in soil with spade, slide tree in.
Pit - square so roots don’t girdle. Twice the width of the roots so they have room to spread out.
Mound - create mound and plant tree

Question 5

Methods of protection?

Answer 5

Fence, spiral guard, stake.

Question 6

Aftercare?

Answer 6

Water.
Check stake annually.
Loosen tree tie as tree expands.
Mulch at least once a year to help hold moisture in soil.

Question 7

Ground preparation?

Answer 7

Weed control - chemical, mechanical
Cultivation - rotavating, digging, subsoiling.
Drainage