Ask an Arborist: How do I Plant Bare-root Trees?

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
  • Ask an Arborist is a video series that gives viewers insider knowledge on all things trees. Each month our arborists answer YOUR questions. This month’s question: How do I Plant Bare-root Trees?
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Komentáře • 46

  • @jennifergray6795
    @jennifergray6795 Před 3 lety +13

    I bought some bare root trees (arborvitaes) from Arbor Day , just put them in a pot the first year and keep them moist on drip line, warm and sheltered in winter. Then two years later they grew so big i put them in the ground. In moved from that house and they were 5 feet tall after 3 years. I am trying again with the 10 free trees. Hope they make it!

  • @blakespower
    @blakespower Před 2 lety +5

    yeaah they look dead when you get them but all the ones I planted survived bald cypress and tupelo trees planted in a stream overflow area that frequently floods in heavy rains, all I did was plant them in sand too, and they are still alive almost 20 years later

  • @alexgrozny3441
    @alexgrozny3441 Před 7 lety +34

    It is unfortunate that during backfill the roots got bunched up. A better way would be to build a small hill inside the hole, place the middle of the plant on top of that hill and spread the roots around. This way roots wont be bunched up and actually directed away from the plant.

    • @leahsalters4773
      @leahsalters4773 Před 3 lety

      I received my free bare root trees . Our ground is snow covered and frozen in Ohio. I soaked them in water,should I plant them in pots and store them in the basement and keep them watered until spring?

    • @piper216k7
      @piper216k7 Před 3 lety +2

      @@leahsalters4773 that was probably a good plan. How did they turn out?

  • @ddthakur5468
    @ddthakur5468 Před 5 lety

    very good

  • @santoslott5362
    @santoslott5362 Před 2 lety

    informative

  • @Bw40099
    @Bw40099 Před 4 lety +2

    1:54 that is a beautiful little tree great shape i would love to know how it’s doing today

  • @elmerfudpucker5387
    @elmerfudpucker5387 Před rokem

    If you were going to plant a small bareroot tree in a pot for a couple of years before planting it in the yard, what type of soil mix would you use? Basic potting soil?

  • @djdvd1980
    @djdvd1980 Před 3 měsíci

    Question: what if I don’t soak the roots beforehand?

  • @thedyslexic9936
    @thedyslexic9936 Před 4 lety

    I planted a 6" Green Ash seedling about 10 years ago and it is now about 16-17' tall however I never removed any grass from below it. I don't mow near it nor use a weed whipper near it. I use hand scissors to snip the grass away but would like to put a permanent grass retainer in place using 4x4 ground contact rated pressure treated lumber mitre cut to form six sides and about 24-30" across. Is it okay to go the 3 1/2" deep that far out from the trunk and not disturb the roots. I have heard that feeder/water roots are near the surface but not sure how near they actually are. I would prefer to use 2x6 lumber (5 1/2" actual depth) to better stop grass from sending roots underneath. Is that too deep? Can I get away with the 4x4 lumber and mulch? Thanks in advance.

  • @rajivmalhotra6227
    @rajivmalhotra6227 Před 7 lety +3

    how long would it take for that tree to become about 5-6 feet?

  • @BackyardFlorida
    @BackyardFlorida Před 5 měsíci

    I just bought two bare root redbud saplings. How often do I water these in the first few weeks?

  • @NateAlex10
    @NateAlex10 Před rokem

    I want to buy a Flame Thrower Redbud 2 ft bare root sapling, but I’m afraid it wouldn’t survive planting in 85-90 degree August temperatures here in Zone 6a. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

  • @piespeafield
    @piespeafield Před 4 lety +1

    can you plant bare root in Beirut ?

  • @madsfromlagos
    @madsfromlagos Před 3 lety +2

    I got my trees today and when can I plant them? I am in Houston, TX. We might see some more freeze before spring finally arrives. Can I keep them in pots till then?

    • @davidcarr7228
      @davidcarr7228 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too I am in hockley and I got mine yesterday too scared of what's going to happen tell me if you get a reply

  • @MrsLaytonClassroom
    @MrsLaytonClassroom Před 6 lety +2

    I bought some small bulk trees and I want to plant them as ideally as possible. The soil I have is very dry sand, which I am happy to amend. What exact amendments are best for blue spruce? Help please.

    • @paul9813
      @paul9813 Před 6 lety +3

      I have always read not to add anything to the planting hole, otherwise the tree will become root bound. A good mulch around the tree is enough

    • @AlainTabangin
      @AlainTabangin Před 6 lety

      I usually dont amend trees or shrubs but I have done it on a cherry blossom tree, it was not 100 percent amended soil. I mixed in native soil with the amended soil. I have dug around the tree and the roots have ventured out of the amend/native soil mix.

    • @lecutter9382
      @lecutter9382 Před 3 lety +3

      You should never amend or condition soil for trees - fruit, nut, or ornamental. The roots will never go beyond that small circle. They end up root bound and the tree dies or severely weakened. Trees are resilient. They'll send roots out farther and deeper looking for nutrients and moisture as it ages. They've been doing it without amended soil for hundreds of millions of years now. :) Some stuff just may not be suited to your soil or climate in which case you really just need to plant something suited for it.

  • @plantbasedprepper
    @plantbasedprepper Před 4 lety +1

    I didn't plant this way and 1 week later, my pine seedlings are turning brown. Is it too late to take them out and do it again? I just dug a hole and planted them like my vegetable garden and didn't know to care for the roots. I also watered them 2x a day. I'm not sure if it's the way I planted or too much water but I want to save them.

    • @piper216k7
      @piper216k7 Před 3 lety

      How did the trees do? May have been too much water depending on the tree you can "save" them

    • @plantbasedprepper
      @plantbasedprepper Před 3 lety

      @@piper216k7 they died. I have a lot of seeds I haven't planted yet since I've been to busy to care for them. I wish I had because this was years ago 😟

  • @danilove5932
    @danilove5932 Před 5 lety +1

    ЛАЙК!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @greginnm
    @greginnm Před 5 lety +1

    I live in a very windy area and have lots of rabbits around us. How do I protect my new trees from both?

    • @ralphshoop8822
      @ralphshoop8822 Před 4 lety +3

      hawks

    • @Bw40099
      @Bw40099 Před 4 lety

      use something like a small piece of sheet metal with wood nailed to it so you can stick it in the ground as wind break and put some kinda of protective circle mesh thing around it to protect it

    • @michaelgusovsky
      @michaelgusovsky Před rokem

      Use a stake (wooden or 1/2" rebar) and a tree tube (e.g., plantra tree tube), especially for expensive trees like fruit and nut trees

  • @chrisrok5076
    @chrisrok5076 Před 4 lety +1

    You guys should partner with WWF ecosia and the Amazon aid Foundation

  • @kimberlyparris1068
    @kimberlyparris1068 Před 4 lety +2

    HELP!!
    I just got my bare root trees it’s been raining nonstop for days when is the best time to plant them.

    • @CarolinaOats
      @CarolinaOats Před 4 lety

      Soaking them in a bucket of rain water for 6 hours or a couple days is fine. I just planted some and they love rain water.
      Mine already sprouted out leaves.

  • @katchaffin2171
    @katchaffin2171 Před 6 lety

    I was just given a weeping willow tree for Christmas, its a 5'-6' tree, I live in South Alabama. but we have already had a freeze this year, how do I care for or plant my tree as to not kill it? I just received it today.

    • @shawnh4587
      @shawnh4587 Před 5 lety +1

      I know it's a bit late but it would be best to plant the tree in a bucket for the winter and just take care of it like you would any other household plants. When it warms up outside you can transplant it outside.

    • @Bw40099
      @Bw40099 Před 4 lety

      put water on the tree when it freezes so it will warm the tree as the temperature rises that’s what tangerine farmers do in florida i figure it’ll work with your tree

  • @allglad
    @allglad Před 4 lety +1

    to become a "certified arborist" do I need to buy a stamp and stamp everyone I see with it? ...&/or do I just need to be crazy?
    Nothing personal...just curious.

    • @allglad
      @allglad Před 4 lety

      if the stamp thing is true what if people complain?......police..etc?

    • @viewsfrombelow5636
      @viewsfrombelow5636 Před rokem

      okay Karen Jack

  • @Zofmui
    @Zofmui Před 3 měsíci

    Please turn off the music

  • @user-qf5qq1jp2h
    @user-qf5qq1jp2h Před 9 měsíci

    100th

  • @patrickmccoll3642
    @patrickmccoll3642 Před 3 lety

    Scammers

  • @kimberlyparris1068
    @kimberlyparris1068 Před 4 lety +1

    WHAT THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THIS PAGE IF YOU ARE NOT GOING IT RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONS?? I ASK I SENT EMAIL AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE. I WILL DEFINITELY BE CANCELING MY SUBSCRIPTION. WHAT A WASTE OF BEAUTIFUL TREES

    • @arbordayfoundation
      @arbordayfoundation  Před 4 lety +2

      Hi Kimberly, sorry you have not received a response. We are not able to find your account without more information, please call our member services at 888-448-7337 so we can help you out. We' like to make this right.

  • @chadbartle7694
    @chadbartle7694 Před 3 měsíci

    This is wrong. Your hole wasn't deep enough your tree is going to J-root. I cant believe this is an arbor day video ...or can I.....buy your trees local people this is no good

  • @theresasmith5251
    @theresasmith5251 Před 2 lety

    very good