Tree Planting Guide

Nothing brings back memories like when you visit your childhood home and see that the tree you planted with your parents has now become a giant oak.  Planting trees can enhance the landscape of a home, provide shade in the summer, create privacy, and benefit the environment.

Tree Tips

• Determine what type of tree is right for your region and property.  Do your research and find what kinds of trees flourish in your climate and soil. 
• Don't plant a tree that will just need to be cut down when it outgrows its site.  Take into account its proximity to buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and utility lines.  
• Newly planted trees do best in moderate temperature and rainfall, therefore spring and early fall are generally the best planting seasons.
• Trees should be planted no deeper than the original soil it comes with.  The width of the hole should be about three times as big as the original container.
• New trees should be watered upon planting and then at least once a week after that.
• Stake the tree only when necessary.  If you must, make sure the tree still has a natural degree of movement.
• Mulch  is good; it keeps the moisture in the soil, prevents weeds, and reduces temperature extremes.

Popular Trees

Red Maple  This tree is hardy anywhere in the United States and Canada.	Tulip Poplar  This is the state tree of Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky.	Oak  The oak species grows naturally across mainland America.	Sycamore  Sycamores are simple, hardy trees that can grow up to 100 feet tall.	Conifer  Includes the White ,  Loblolly , and Ponderosa  Pines.

Other Great Options

• Flowering Dogwood 
• American Elm 
• River Birch 
• American Holly 
• Redbud 

Fruit Trees

Fruit trees  don't just look great and help the environment--they provide healthy snacks too! 

Super Fruit Tree Collection  Collection includes nine different fruit trees, all standard size: Jonathan Apple, Red Delicious Apple, Yellow Transparent Apple, Red Haven Peach, Hale Haven Peach, Bartlett Pear, Stanley Plum, Early Richmond Cherry, and Black Tartarian Cherry.	5-on-1 Dwarf Apple Tree  This is an 8 to 10 foot tall apple tree that bears an amazing 5 varieties of apples.  You can own your own two-year-old apple tree for under $20. Apple varieties include Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious, Dark Red Jonathan, Yates and Winesap.	5-on-1 Dwarf Pear Tree  Another 8-10 foot tree that bears 5 different varieties,   you can enjoy fresh pears from August to November.  This includes Bartlett, Kieffer, Moonglow, Orient and Ayres.

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