This is written out in detailed instruction here. We have also included a link to a YouTube video so that you may watch how to properly plant a tree or shrub from start to finish.
FAQs & Information
How to Plant a Container Tree
Spacing of Plants
What is the spacing for Blueberries?
Average spacing for blueberries are six feet apart in rows of 12 feet apart. Commercial blueberry plantings, you can plant 420 plants to the acre.
What is the spacing for Crape Myrtles?
Average spacing for semi-dwarf crape myrtles are between 12-15 feet apart. Some landscapers however, like to plant them closer to resemble a one tree effect.
What is the spacing for Fig Trees?
Average spacing for fig trees vary from 8-15 feet apart.
What is the spacing for Fruit Trees?
Average spacing for semi-dwarf fruit trees is 15 feet. You may plant them further away, but the pollination process may be more difficult to occur and may inhibit fruit production.
What is the spacing for Muscadines?
Average spacing for muscadines are 8- 10 feet apart
What is the spacing for Pecan Trees?
Spacing can depend on the purpose of your landscape. Commercial plantings can be spaced 35 feet apart with 44 trees to the acre. You can also space them 75 feet apart with 11 trees to the acre. Residential plantings usually are spaced at 40 feet apart.
Watering
How often should I water my newly planted trees or shrubs?
It is important upon initial plantings to water daily for the first two weeks. Tree moats (little burms created around the root ball of the tree) are used to hold water in after initial plantings. A rule of thumb for trees is to use 5 gallons of water per caliper inch of tree that is planted. So, a two inch tree that is newly planted should get 10 gallons of water every day for the first two weeks. After that, watering can be cut back to 2-5 times a week.
How often should I water my established plants?
Fruit trees, with the exception of citrus, it is recommended to water once to twice a week. Nut, Shrubs, and Flowering trees also once to twice a week.
Fertilization
How often should I fertilize my plants?
Usually once a year is recommended on most fruit and nut trees.
When do I fertilize my plants?
Every plant is different in accordance to fertilization. Fruit and Nut trees do not need to be fertilized until after the first year of planting. This should be done in the early to mid spring depending upon your zone. A good rule of thumb is to wait until at least two weeks before the last full moon around Easter. This will insure that fertilizer does not push the plant to early.
