Plant Care
Your plants will be sent to you in special boxes that have been
designed or specifically selected for transporting young trees. All
of our trees are 1-2 years old so the majority are all
approximately smaller than 70cm. The trees are all cell grown in
trays called Rootrainers and when delivered, the roots have a
similar appearance to plug plants.
Upon receiving your plants follow the planting instructions as
soon as possible:
- Remove all packaging and protective plastic
- Ensure the root plugs are moist
- Select a site which is free draining and with at least partial
sunshine where the trees will have room to grow to their full
height
- Cultivate compacted or heavy clay soils prior to planting
- Dig a hole large enough for the root plug and deep enough to
ensure there is approximately 2cm of soil above the root plug
- The soil must be firmed around the root plug
- Keep the plants free from weed competition
If you are transporting your plants to another location, you can
keep them in the packaging for up to 1 week from the date of
despatch. We would not recommend any longer.
If you have a delay in planting out, you can keep your plants
for up to 4 weeks, we would not recommend any longer, in a shallow
container outside with all packaging removed, including hessian
sacks and protective plastic, away from prevailing winds and ensure
root plugs are kept moist.