American Persimmon Tree Planting Instructions

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is an attractive addition to the home landscape. Often grown as a multi-stem large shrub, they have unusual dark gray-black bark contrasted by shiny elliptical leaves. The persimmon is hardy, adaptable, requires little maintenance and can provide an abundance of interesting fruit. To add this unusual specimen to your home garden, follow these easy steps.

Select a planting site. Persimmons are successfully grown in deep, well-drained slightly acidic soil. A location that receives full sun is ideal for the tree although partial shade may be tolerated.

Dig a planting hole. The persimmon has a strong tap root so it requires a deeper planting hole than most trees. Persimmon roots are normally black and should not be considered diseased or dead. The depth of the planting hole is determined by the root system if planting a bare root specimen. If the transplant is containerized, dig the hole 4 times the width of the root ball and 1 1/2 half times the depth.

 
Position the tree in the planting hole and backfill a small portion of soil to stabilize. Fill the hole with water and allow the root ball and soil to absorb.

Backfill the remaining original soil and water again deeply. Persimmon roots grow slowly and require regular watering when newly transplanted.

American Plum Planting Instructions

Choose a location that is well-drained and full sun.

Dig the hole twice as wide as the rootball. The depth should match the height of the rootball. 

Spread the roots apart on the bottom of the rootball and place it in the center of the hole.

Backfill the hole halfway and then water to settle the soil. Finish backfilling the hole and slowly water again, directly over the rootball.

Water every seven to 10 days, spring to fall, if there is no rainfall.

Birch tree Planting Instructions

Plant in small clumps of three or more.

Perfect for use around water features.

Paper bark birch is a fast grower, so can be used for places where you want some shade soon.

Growing Tips For Paper Bark Birch:
Birches are well known as water-loving trees, and are not very drought tolerant at all.

It grows best in well-drained sandy or silty loam that is acidic, though it can adapt to a variety of soils. It does not grow well in compacted soils.

Paper bark birch does not do well in heat, harsh conditions, or around pollution.

However, the fast growing ‘Paper’ Birch tree demands a little care and attention.  ‘Paper’ Birch prefer full sun but they will also tolerate some partial shade and need a good supply of water.  This deciduous tree tolerates alkaline soils well.  Not just any site or soil condition will do, and many trees fail to reach
maturity due to site and soil factors.  The best contribution you can make to your birch tree's soil, and to the long-term viability of your tree, is the addition of beneficial mycorrhizal fungiHow

How to plant them:

Birch trees need cool, moist soil, but they also need full sunlight on their leaves.  A location on the east or north side of your home is best.  Birch trees like moist, but not soggy soil.

Birch trees have shallow roots. They need loose soil that will not become compacted. If your soil is hard, like clay, mix it in with some good organic mulch. Birch trees also prefer soil that has a pH of 5.0 to 6.5.

Dig a hole that is three times as big as the ball of roots. Then place it in the hole. Set it so that the first horizontal root is just below the surface of the hole. If it is above the surface, make the hole deeper.

Fill the hole halfway with topsoil, then water it thoroughly. Let the water settle, then fill the hole to the top, and water again.

Black Locust Planting Instruction

Choose a planting spot that allows enough space for a mature black locust tree, which can spread 25 to 30 feet.

Plant the tree in a sunny location.

Dig a hole that's three times as large as the diameter of the tree's roots.

Water in the bottom of the hole.

PLace the tree in the center of the hole and refill with soil. Tamp it down as you go to eliminate air pockets.

Water the black locust tree until the soil is moist. Water deeply once a week for the first two months of growth. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Crape myrtles Planting Instructions

Plant the tree in a sunny location.

Dig a hole that's three times as large as the diameter of the tree's roots.

Water in the bottom of the hole.

PLace the tree in the center of the hole and refill with soil. Tamp it down as you go to eliminate air pockets.

Water the Crape Mytle tree until the soil is moist. Water deeply once a week for the first two months of growth. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Water the Crape Mytle tree at least 2-3 times a week for the first month unless it rains through the week.
 

Dawn Redwood Planting Instructions

Find a spot to plant the tree in Full sun and well drained soil.  Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the root system of your young sycamore plant, and Fill the hole with water.

Place the Dawn Redwood in the hole in a centered, straight up and down.

Fill the hole with the soil you around the tree snugly around the plant's stem.

Weed and water frequently for the first few weeks to help the young transplant survive.

Dogwood Tree Planting Instructions

The area should be partially shaded. Make sure you dig a hole that is large enough to comfortably fit the root of the tree.  Once you have placed the tree in the hole, fill it with the soil you dug up.

Make sure the soil has proper drainage, well drained soil is good. Standing water will kill your dogwood.

Water dogwoods once or twice a week, depending on the amount of rain the area sees. Make sure that they are sufficiently moist, but not drowning.

I put a multiple vitimain in the hole when I plant me trees it does help them alot and than once a  year.  Depending on how large the tree is one is good for small trees and 2-3 for a full grown tree.

Ginkgo Planting Instructions

Select a sunny well-drained location to plant your tree.

Dig a hole 1 to 2 ft. wider and deeper than the spread of the seedling's roots.

Spread the roots of the seedling so they are not tangled or matted.

Hold the bare rooted seedling in the hole and carefully fill the soil in around the roots.

When the hole is 3/4 filled, water the soil. Plant the seedlings no deeper than the transition zone on the trunk, the part where the roots begin to form.

Complete refilling the hole and firm the soil with your boot.

Water the tree. This settles the soil and removes trapped air from around the roots.

Caring for Your Ginkgo Tree

Ginkgo trees are highly resistant to insects and bacterial and fungal infestations. You will not need to spray your tree for diseases. Fertilize twice a year, and it should remain healthy. A healthy, young ginkgo tree will grow upwards, not outwards, so pruning will not be necessary. The tree will begin to spread later in life. If you do feel the need to prune your tree, do so in the early spring.

Goldenrain Tree  Planting Instructions

The golden rain tree prefers a planting location with well-draining soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, such as acidic and alkaline soils.

Dig a hole twice as large as the tree's root system. Tamp the soil down around the tree's roots to remove all air pockets. Apply a layer of mulch 2 to 3 inches deep around the base of the tree to help prevent weed growth and keep the new tree's root system moist.

Water the golden rain tree weekly. Allow the water to slowly trickle around the tree's base to slowly water its root system deeply.

Fertilize the golden rain tree in March, May and July. Use a a well-balanced fertilizer such as a 10-10-10 or 8-8-8 -- the numbers indicate the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the fertilizer.

Prune away dead branches or branches that cross and touch during the winter months when the tree is dormant. Discard the branches and rake up any leaf debris from under the tree to help prevent fungal diseases from occurring.

Kwanzan Cherry Planting Instructions

Choose an area that receives full sun with well-draining soil. Partial shade in late afternoon is tolerated.

Dig the hole as deep as the root ball, and twice as wide. Set the plant in the hole. Look for the original soil-line mark, and do not plant deeper than this line. Plant in Fall to early spring.

Fill the hole halfway with dirt, and water well. Let the water drain before filling in the hole the rest of the way with dirt. Do not put dirt over the original soil line on the tree's trunk.

Water well after planting. Water every day for the first couple of weeks to help the roots get established. After that, only water every couple days.

Put a potassium pill in the hole when you plant and than you can put one to three down every year. I give one pill for small trees and anything over 6 feet I give 3 a year, you will have a lot more blooms if you do this.   Water once a week, and twice if it really dry when you plant them for the first month.

Magnolia tree Planting Instructions

Plant the magnolia tree in the right area. Magnolia trees bloom in the early to mid-spring and sometimes bud before the last frost, causing the buds to darken and fall off of the tree. You can help to avoid this by planting the tree on the north side of your house. The northern exposure gets less springtime sun and will delay the tree's blossoms.

Allow room to grow. Classified as a medium-sized tree, the most magnolia species will still grow to be about 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide.

Dig a hole wider and deeper than the spread of the seedling's roots.

Spread the roots of the seedling so they are not tangled or matted.

Hold the bare rooted seedling in the hole and carefully fill the soil in around the roots.

When the hole is 3/4 filled, water the soil. Plant the seedlings no deeper than the transition zone on the trunk, the part where the roots begin to form.

Complete refilling the hole and firm the soil with your boot.

Water the tree. This settles the soil and removes trapped air from around the roots.

Trim the tree. Magnolia trees have a proclivity for producing multiple large branches. To create a tree with a single trunk, trim all of the lower branches except for a single, strudy one when the tree is young.

Maple Tree Planting Instructions

Select the site for your new maple tree. Maple trees prefer partial shade to full sunlight.

Dig a hole that has a diameter roughly equal to four times the size of the root, and should be that deep as well.

Place the maple tree into the hole. Put the soil back in the hole and the maple sapling is stable, water thoroughly and lightly pack down the soil.

I put a multiple vitimain in the hole when I plant me trees it does help them alot and than once a  year.  Depending on how large the tree is one is good for small trees and 2-3 for a full grown tree.

Silk trees Planting Instructions

Plant the tree in a sunny to part shade location.

Dig a hole that's three times as large as the diameter of the tree's roots.

Water in the bottom of the hole.

PLace the tree in the center of the hole and refill with soil. Tamp it down as you go to eliminate air pockets.

Water the Silk tree until the soil is moist. Water deeply once a week for the first two months of growth. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Water regularly for the first year to keep soil evenly moist. Water only during dry periods in successive years. Although willows prefer moist soil, they adapt easily to drier soil.

Snow Fountain Cherry Planting Instructions

Prepare a planting location that receives full sun and contains well-drained soil.

Snow fountains weeping cherry trees thrive in soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. If the soil test reveals a pH lower than 6.0, add lime to the soil. If the soil has a pH above 7.5.

Dig a planting hole with a garden shovel. Dig a hole that measures twice the width of the tree's roots. Dig the hole to a depth that matches the line where it was planted before.

Stand the tree upright in the center of the planting hole. Than add soil to the bottom of the hole.
 
Add soil and water. Back-fill the hole to the halfway point with soil. Then fill the hole with water from a garden hose to secure the roots. Continue back-filling after adding the water. Tamp down the soil around the tree's trunk to remove trapped air that can rob the roots of moisture.

Water the tree to dampen the soil to a 1-inch depth. Water the tree at least once each week in this manner, supplying the tree with at least 1 inch of water per week for the first two growing seasons. Once the tree establishes itself, provide only supplemental watering during droughts.

Sugar Maple Planting Instructions 

Select a sunny well-drained location to plant your tree.

Dig a hole 1 to 2 ft. wider and deeper than the spread of the seedling's roots.

Spread the roots of the seedling so they are not tangled or matted.

Hold the bare rooted seedling in the hole and carefully fill the soil in around the roots.

When the hole is 3/4 filled, water the soil. Plant the seedlings no deeper than the transition zone on the trunk, the part where the roots begin to form.

Complete refilling the hole and firm the soil with your boot.

Water the tree. This settles the soil and removes trapped air from around the roots.

Sycamore Tree Planting Instructions

Find a spot to plant the tree in Full sun and well drained soil.  Dig a hole that is twice as wide and deep as the root system of your young sycamore plant, and Fill the hole with water.

Place the sycamore in the hole in a centered, straight up and down.

Fill the hole with the soil you around the tree snugly around the plant's stem.

Weed and water (observe the leaves for signs of wilting, indicating a need for more water) frequently for the first few weeks to help the young transplant survive.

Sweet Gum Tree Planting Instructions

Sweet Gum trees are considered to have a medium to fast growth rate. A medium growth rate indicates a tree that has a vertical growth of between 13 to 24" per year. A vertical growth rate of 25" or more a year is considered fast. These rates represent ideal conditions, of course, and don't take into account numerous variables such as soil fertility, drainage, moisture availability, light exposure, etc. With a mature height of 60' to 75' and a canopy spread of 40' to 50', they provide wonderful shade and diverse fall colors.

Sweet Gum trees prefer full sun and moist soil conditions, although they are considered somewhat drought tolerant. They seem to tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions.

Redbud Tree Planting Instructions

Choose the planting site. Redbuds will adapt to almost any well-drained soil and tolerates acidic or alkaline soil pH. A full sun location is ideal for a redbud tree, but it will also do well in partly shaded locations.

Dig the planting hole at least 4 times the width of the tree's rootball. The hole depth should be equal to the height of the rootball so that when the tree is placed in the hole the rootball will be even with the surrounding ground.

 
Prepare the redbud for planting.

Position the tree in the planting hole.  Fill planting hole with water and allow it to be absorbed by the soil and rootball. Fill the planting hole with the remaining soil, and water again deeply. This step provides additional moisture and helps to eliminate air pockets from the soil.

Weeping Williow Planting Instructions

Plant weeping willows in full sun or partial shade at least 35 feet from your septic system , because the roots can grow and destory your sepic system.

Plant the tree in a sunny to part shade location.

Dig a hole that's three times as large as the diameter of the tree's roots.

Water in the bottom of the hole.

PLace the tree in the center of the hole and refill with soil. Tamp it down as you go to eliminate air pockets.

Water the weeping williow tree until the soil is moist. Water deeply once a week for the first two months of growth. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Water regularly for the first year to keep soil evenly moist. Water only during dry periods in successive years. Although willows prefer moist soil, they adapt easily to drier soil.