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4 years ago

Hi Everybody,

I've been searching high and low, both internets & interwebs for tree planting advice. One thing I've learnt is expose the root flair. This is a real gem, planted three years ago. How did I do? Haven't seen any green yet but I'm still hoping. Do you think I should try some miracle gro?

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK

4 years ago

Looks perfect, Sam. And you've planted it on exactly the right date. This species is quite time sensitive.

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plantkiller_il_5
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
GREEN SIDE UP

ron

other than that , ken will give link
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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ive seen this before ... lol

ken
indianagardengirl
4 years ago
Perhaps copious amounts of tree fertilizer spikes, Sam.
frankielynnsie
4 years ago
I love it! Looks like a 'Bad Hair Day' tree.
bengz6westmd
4 years ago
We live in an upside-down world.
Greg
4 years ago
From what I can see it looks pretty good but I would have done a couple things different. First, I would have pruned and shaped this a little better, but still it's not too bad. Second, I would have planted this about 3 feet out more. This would allow it to fill in that spot a little better in the future. If you decide you want to move it, just make sure when you're digging it out, you dig far enough out to get as much of the root ball as possible. That will ensure a successful transplant. And actually now's the perfect time to do this.
sam_md
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4 years ago
Actually, we are thinking about decorating it for Easter. (right now we have alot of time on our hands)

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