Planting & Establishment
Successful tree plantings begin with choosing trees that are suitable to the planting site.
Branch can help you
Choose trees that will thrive on your property
Select high quality trees from the nursery
Plant small trees
Install mulch beds
Correctly stake newly planted trees
Involving an arborist at the beginning of your tree planting plan can help realize your vision and avoid the costs of failed plantings.
Trees grow best when they are planted in conditions that mimic the forest. Correct planting depth, mulching, and adequate watering are key.
Common reasons planted trees die:
The tree was incompatible with conditions at the planting site
The tree was planted too deep and part of the trunk is buried
The tree was over- or under- watered
The tree had a small root system, girdling roots, or roots were damaged during planting
Contact Branch to schedule a consultation to discuss issues with recently planted trees or a tree planting design idea.
For detailed instructions on planting your own trees, check out these sources
https://www.treesaregood.org/Portals/0/TreesAreGood_New%20Tree%20Planting_0621.pdf
https://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/TreePlanting_636.pdf