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mowerman05

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• Sep 8, 2013 / tree planting

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Any thoughts or know hows on planting a crimson maple tree in mid Michigan. what is the proper depth, fertilizer, water?

 

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mowerman05 said:

Any thoughts or know hows on planting a crimson maple tree in mid Michigan. what is the proper depth, fertilizer, water?

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plant the tree with the top root only 1-2" below the grade. One big problem is planting too deep. After planting water it well, wait 3 days and water it again, and then every 10 days until the ground freezes. The roots need air so if you water it every day it will water log it. I don't know your soil, so can't suggest fertilizer. Sorry.

 

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make sure its dirty side down:thumbsup: ha-ha.

 

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• Sep 9, 2013 / tree planting

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Tombstonebilly said:

make sure its dirty side down:thumbsup: ha-ha.

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I can't recall the exact product name, but I have some liquid "Root Stimulator" I think I got at Lowes and it is specifically for transplanting shrubs & trees. I've used it and recommend it. Bone Meal is also very good for intial plantings of about anything and stimulates strong root growth.