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When planting a tree, stake at the time of planting if staking is a necessity.ĭig out an area for the tree that is about 3 or 4 times the diameter of the container or rootball and the same depth as the container or rootball. If the tree can not move back and forth, these important roots will not develop and the tree might fall over during a storm, once stakes are removed. Latest studies have shown that when staking a tree, provide enough leeway so that the tree can move back and forth in the wind. Ties without spacers should be formed into a figure eight to create padding. Buckle-and-spacer ties can be found at garden centers, they are expandable and have a protective spacer. The ties used need to accommodate growth and not cause bark damage with friction. For trees more than 12 feet tall, use two low stakes on opposite sides of the tree or several guy ropes. For windy areas or flexible trees, use a high stake. For most trees, a low stake is preferred, to let the tree move naturally. Generally only trees that are planted in windy, exposed locations need to be staked. Staking is done differently depending on the size and flexibility of the tree, and the windiness of the planting site. It is better to water once a week and water deeply, than to water frequently for a few minutes. The first two years after a plant is installed, regular watering is important for establishment. Most plants like 1 inch of water a week during the growing season, but take care not to over water. Normal watering means that soil should be kept evenly moist and watered regularly, as conditions require.

A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants.Ĭonditions : Normal Watering for Outdoor Plants Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Once a plant is established, the water ring may be leveled, but you should continue to mulch beneath the plant. Mulch over the ring will help to further conserve moisture and prevent deterioration of the ring itself. The height of the mound of soil will vary from a couple of inches for 3 gallon shrubs, to almost a foot for balled and burlapped trees, especially those planted on a slope. The water ring helps to direct water to the outer edges of a planting hole, encouraging new roots to grow outward, in search of moisture. Watering Problems : Creating a Water RingĪ water ring, sometimes called a water well, is a mound of compacted soil that is built around the circumference of a planting hole once a plant has been installed. Sun is defined as the continuous, direct, exposure to 6 hours (or more) of sunlight per day.

Applications made at that time can force lush, vegetative growth that will not have a chance to harden off before the onset of cold weather. It is best to avoid fertilizing late in the growing season. Excess nitrogen in the soil can cause excessive vegetative growth on plants at the expense of flower bud development.

Fertilizers that are high in N, nitrogen, will promote green leafy growth. If one or more nutrients is low, a specific instead of an all-purpose fertilizer may be required. A soil test can determine existing nutrient levels in the soil. Shrubs and other plants in the landscape can be fertilized yearly. Trees need to be fertilized every few years. Take a visual inventory of your landscape. How-to : Fertilization for Established PlantsĮstablished plants can benefit from fertilization. Look for a fertilizer that has phosphorus, P, in it(the second number on the bag.) Apply recommended amount for plant per label directions in the soil at time of planting or at least during the first growing season. Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Plant Care Fertilizing How-to : Fertilization for Young Plants Tolerances: deer, drought, pollution, slope, wind,īloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid SpringĪHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Google Plant Images: click here! Characteristics Cultivar: Embers ‘October Glory’ (best heat tolerance) and ‘Red Sunset’ (better in cooler areas) widely available. Showy red flowers precede foliage on intriguing reddish branches. Smooth light gray bark becomes deeply ridged with age. New foliage emerges vibrant red, turns lustrous dark green in summer and brilliant red in fall. Reaches 70 feet tall and spreads 30 feet. ‘Embers’ is a fast growing, hardy, upright tree becoming broadly rounded with age.