Arboriculture Resource Collection

Tree Planting

Tree planting decisions made today determine the tree care requirements, risk profile, and landscape value of a property for the next 50 to 100 years. Selecting the wrong species for a site, planting at the wrong depth, or placing a tree too close to infrastructure generates avoidable costs and hazards that take decades to fully materialise. Correct planting technique — from root flare exposure to soil amendment, staking, and irrigation — significantly improves establishment success rates. This collection covers species selection principles, planting technique, post-planting care, setback rules for structures and utilities, and the long-term management of newly established trees.

Reference Notes

Trees planted too deep — with the root flare buried — are the single most common cause of premature tree decline in residential landscapes.
The establishment period for a newly planted tree is typically one year for every inch of trunk diameter at planting.
Native species generally require significantly less supplemental irrigation and pest management than exotic species once established.

Wikipedia: Tree Planting →