It is vital to the survival of your trees to UNPACK THEM IMMEDIATELY. They have been removed
from the pot and placed in a plastic bag. While this kept them moist during transport, they are in need
of some AIR. If you cannot plant them in the yard right away, plant them in a pot no smaller than 4".
Your tree can stay in a 1 gallon pot (best size for now) for several months. But keep in mind a potted
tree becomes a Bonsai. (it growth will become stunted). If you want your tree to reach it full potential
getting it in the ground will make it take off in a growth spurt this year.
It is important to get your tree out of the plastic bag. If you cannot do it immediately cut a few holes in
the bottom of the bag and give your tree a good drink of water. Allowing the water to run through the
soil and out the bottom sends oxygen to the roots. NEVER allow the tree to set in standing water for
more than 10 minutes, this will rot the roots and kill your tree. March & April the trees may still be
dormant. Or they may have lost their leaves during shipment, but will bounce back quickly and leaf out
if you follow instructions.
from the pot and placed in a plastic bag. While this kept them moist during transport, they are in need
of some AIR. If you cannot plant them in the yard right away, plant them in a pot no smaller than 4".
Your tree can stay in a 1 gallon pot (best size for now) for several months. But keep in mind a potted
tree becomes a Bonsai. (it growth will become stunted). If you want your tree to reach it full potential
getting it in the ground will make it take off in a growth spurt this year.
It is important to get your tree out of the plastic bag. If you cannot do it immediately cut a few holes in
the bottom of the bag and give your tree a good drink of water. Allowing the water to run through the
soil and out the bottom sends oxygen to the roots. NEVER allow the tree to set in standing water for
more than 10 minutes, this will rot the roots and kill your tree. March & April the trees may still be
dormant. Or they may have lost their leaves during shipment, but will bounce back quickly and leaf out
if you follow instructions.
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We Thank you for your purchase. The instructions here can be applied for planting any tree.
For the exception of using pine bark mulch. (Pine bark is used for acid loving plants) Japanese Maples
love pine bark mulch. Substitute with hardwood mulch for other tree specimens.
A rainy day is the best day to plant a tree. Your tree can stay in the pot for several months.
The Japanese Maple Most Nurseries will not have Japanese Maples after July 1, or even June 1st
because they came from a “Hot House” or green house. And they will tell you to plant it in the shade,
while this helps it survive our hot summers your beautiful red tree will soon turn green. Some new leaf
growth is green but with plenty of SUN your tree will stay red. Our trees are grown locally and get lots of
sun.
Try to pick a spot where your new Japanese Maple will get good morning or evening (or both) SUN-
shine, but is protected from the hot afternoon sunshine. ALSO Never prune your Japanese Maple until
Winter when the tree is dormant. Any other time of year will cause the maple sap to leak, robbing the
tree of all its nutrients.
The unique Japanese Hakuro Nihiki (painted Willow): can be trained as a bush, a topiary or a tree, it
has a variegated leaf with new growth coming out pink and darker pink. While pruning the Japanese
Hakuro Nihiki will encourage new pink growth never take off more than 1/3 of it growth. It prefers more
shade, however it will tolerate full sun but make sure it gets plenty of water.
The Australian Austree, needs plenty of direct sun and plenty of room to grow, unless you are using
them for a privacy screen then you can plant them as close as 3 feet apart. They also need plenty of
water. Never plant them near your homes water or sewer lines because they like a lot of water they may
break through water lines during any type of drought conditions.
Giving your trees the right care from day one is essential for long life and health. These means
taking the time and care to plant a tree properly.
All Trees like loose, well-drained soil with ample organic matter. They should be planted in the spring,
so that the new transplants have time to establish their root systems prior to winter. They can be
planted in the summer but keep your new tree watered, especially when we stop getting rainy days.
Never spray your young tree with the hose from the side, you could break the branches or even the
trunk of young trees and they will leak sap. A gentle watering from the top is best.
Gardeners should not expect much top growth in the first season after planting as they are busy
putting their energies into root formation instead.
For the exception of using pine bark mulch. (Pine bark is used for acid loving plants) Japanese Maples
love pine bark mulch. Substitute with hardwood mulch for other tree specimens.
A rainy day is the best day to plant a tree. Your tree can stay in the pot for several months.
The Japanese Maple Most Nurseries will not have Japanese Maples after July 1, or even June 1st
because they came from a “Hot House” or green house. And they will tell you to plant it in the shade,
while this helps it survive our hot summers your beautiful red tree will soon turn green. Some new leaf
growth is green but with plenty of SUN your tree will stay red. Our trees are grown locally and get lots of
sun.
Try to pick a spot where your new Japanese Maple will get good morning or evening (or both) SUN-
shine, but is protected from the hot afternoon sunshine. ALSO Never prune your Japanese Maple until
Winter when the tree is dormant. Any other time of year will cause the maple sap to leak, robbing the
tree of all its nutrients.
The unique Japanese Hakuro Nihiki (painted Willow): can be trained as a bush, a topiary or a tree, it
has a variegated leaf with new growth coming out pink and darker pink. While pruning the Japanese
Hakuro Nihiki will encourage new pink growth never take off more than 1/3 of it growth. It prefers more
shade, however it will tolerate full sun but make sure it gets plenty of water.
The Australian Austree, needs plenty of direct sun and plenty of room to grow, unless you are using
them for a privacy screen then you can plant them as close as 3 feet apart. They also need plenty of
water. Never plant them near your homes water or sewer lines because they like a lot of water they may
break through water lines during any type of drought conditions.
Giving your trees the right care from day one is essential for long life and health. These means
taking the time and care to plant a tree properly.
All Trees like loose, well-drained soil with ample organic matter. They should be planted in the spring,
so that the new transplants have time to establish their root systems prior to winter. They can be
planted in the summer but keep your new tree watered, especially when we stop getting rainy days.
Never spray your young tree with the hose from the side, you could break the branches or even the
trunk of young trees and they will leak sap. A gentle watering from the top is best.
Gardeners should not expect much top growth in the first season after planting as they are busy
putting their energies into root formation instead.
In choosing a location for your plant - most red Japanese Maples prefer some shade. This helps
protect the foliage from the harshest summer light. But in order to develop their deep red color that
they are known for, these plants need direct sunlight for at least a portion of the day. They need
partial shade in order to thrive.
The root system is not a deep taproot variety, rather it consists of a fibrous root network that stays in
the upper levels of the soil.
As with any tree, its roots over time will get deeper and deeper. Even though the roots of your
Japanese Maple tree will stay more towards the surface level, these plants are fairly non-competitive.
They will still grow well even when surrounded by an abundance of other plants and foliage under and
around them. Such as hosta or fern.
The Austree and the Hakuro need plenty of room and are heavy drinkers while they are young.
Hakuro prefers semi-shade. Austrees need Full sun.
protect the foliage from the harshest summer light. But in order to develop their deep red color that
they are known for, these plants need direct sunlight for at least a portion of the day. They need
partial shade in order to thrive.
The root system is not a deep taproot variety, rather it consists of a fibrous root network that stays in
the upper levels of the soil.
As with any tree, its roots over time will get deeper and deeper. Even though the roots of your
Japanese Maple tree will stay more towards the surface level, these plants are fairly non-competitive.
They will still grow well even when surrounded by an abundance of other plants and foliage under and
around them. Such as hosta or fern.
The Austree and the Hakuro need plenty of room and are heavy drinkers while they are young.
Hakuro prefers semi-shade. Austrees need Full sun.
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| How To Plant your new Trees While planting different types of trees differs in the details, all trees eventually end up in a hole. But not any old hole will do |
The most common mistake when planting a tree is a digging hole, which is both too deep and too
narrow. Too deep and the roots don’t have access to sufficient oxygen to ensure proper growth. Too
narrow and the root structure can’t expand sufficiently to nourish and properly anchor the tree. As a
general rule, trees should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which they were originally grown.
With the Austree they don't care.
The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter of the container/pot. This will provide the
tree with enough worked earth for its root structure to establish itself. We have kept our trees in small
containers to hold down their growth for Shipping. Dirts is heavy and drive up your cost for shipping.
Also a tree contained in a 4" pot will only require a diameter of 12 to 20 inches which is less work for
you to get started.
Mix the dirt you pulled out of the hole with some mulch, ( pine bark for Maple trees) this will help with
good drainage. Available at Walmart for less than $3.00 a bag. Use about 1/4 of the bag. One bag will
get you started. The remainder will be used to mulch the top.
In the case of your Japanese Maple plant it a little higher mound, this will allow for good drainage away
from the trunk. DO NOT DISTURB the root system of a Japanese Maple when planting.
Always handle your tree by the ball, not by the trunk or branches. Don't let the root ball dry out. Tree
roots, especially the small, water-absorbing roots, are easily damaged during transplanting.
If you want to use a planter for the patio use a pot larger than the one it is in now. Use the same soil
mixture and water more often, a water gauge is inexpensive and worth the trouble. As soon as the
gauge reads dry.... Water slowly, wait a few minutes and water again. Potted trees need more water.
A: Because roots need oxygen, they don't normally grow in the compacted oxygen-poor soil such as
heavy clay or under paved streets.
B: The framework of major roots usually lies less than 8 to 12 inches below the surface.
C: Roots often grow outward to a diameter one to two times the height of the trees.
narrow. Too deep and the roots don’t have access to sufficient oxygen to ensure proper growth. Too
narrow and the root structure can’t expand sufficiently to nourish and properly anchor the tree. As a
general rule, trees should be transplanted no deeper than the soil in which they were originally grown.
With the Austree they don't care.
The width of the hole should be at least 3 times the diameter of the container/pot. This will provide the
tree with enough worked earth for its root structure to establish itself. We have kept our trees in small
containers to hold down their growth for Shipping. Dirts is heavy and drive up your cost for shipping.
Also a tree contained in a 4" pot will only require a diameter of 12 to 20 inches which is less work for
you to get started.
Mix the dirt you pulled out of the hole with some mulch, ( pine bark for Maple trees) this will help with
good drainage. Available at Walmart for less than $3.00 a bag. Use about 1/4 of the bag. One bag will
get you started. The remainder will be used to mulch the top.
In the case of your Japanese Maple plant it a little higher mound, this will allow for good drainage away
from the trunk. DO NOT DISTURB the root system of a Japanese Maple when planting.
Always handle your tree by the ball, not by the trunk or branches. Don't let the root ball dry out. Tree
roots, especially the small, water-absorbing roots, are easily damaged during transplanting.
If you want to use a planter for the patio use a pot larger than the one it is in now. Use the same soil
mixture and water more often, a water gauge is inexpensive and worth the trouble. As soon as the
gauge reads dry.... Water slowly, wait a few minutes and water again. Potted trees need more water.
A: Because roots need oxygen, they don't normally grow in the compacted oxygen-poor soil such as
heavy clay or under paved streets.
B: The framework of major roots usually lies less than 8 to 12 inches below the surface.
C: Roots often grow outward to a diameter one to two times the height of the trees.
It is better to Dig a hole, wider than seems necessary, so the roots can spread without crowding.
Remove any grass within a three-foot circular area. Austrees don't care about the grass they will
become the Boss in their area.
To aid root growth, turn soil in an area up to 3 feet in diameter. Plant the tree without crowding the
roots. Partially fill the hole, firming the soil around the lower roots.
Heavy clay soils that have been compacted during construction activities severely restrict the
movement of water and commonly lead to saturated conditions. If your soil is clay do not use what you
dug up, substitute a general , well-drained soil with ample organic matter, top soil mixed with your own
yard soil and the bark mulch. No matter which tree you are planting it is better to start it off on a mound
of soil at least 3 inches above ground.
Shovel in the remaining soil and water well. Apply mulch. It should be firmly press in with your hand, but
not tightly packed with your foot or heel. Stomping on your tree can kill and tear its roots. Pressing it in
firmly after you apply the mulch is less messy for you.
Watering: Construct a water-holding basin around the tree. Give the tree plenty of water In
transplanting, be sure to keep soil around the roots, don't shoot it with water.
Water is critical to the success of any tree planting. For sufficient water uptake to occur, the root ball of
a newly planted tree must be kept moist, but not saturated. Monitor the moisture in the root ball daily,
and water as needed so that the root ball does not dry out. The area outside of the root ball also
should be watered to encourage root growth into the surrounding soil. Avoid over watering, which is a
major cause of tree failure. Keep soil moist during summer. During dry periods, water deeply by placing
hose at base of plant and letting water trickle into the soil.
After the water has soaked in, place a 2-inch deep protective mulch area 3 feet in diameter around the
base of the tree (but not touching the trunk). Austrees don't care if mulch touches its trunk.
Remove any grass within a three-foot circular area. Austrees don't care about the grass they will
become the Boss in their area.
To aid root growth, turn soil in an area up to 3 feet in diameter. Plant the tree without crowding the
roots. Partially fill the hole, firming the soil around the lower roots.
Heavy clay soils that have been compacted during construction activities severely restrict the
movement of water and commonly lead to saturated conditions. If your soil is clay do not use what you
dug up, substitute a general , well-drained soil with ample organic matter, top soil mixed with your own
yard soil and the bark mulch. No matter which tree you are planting it is better to start it off on a mound
of soil at least 3 inches above ground.
Shovel in the remaining soil and water well. Apply mulch. It should be firmly press in with your hand, but
not tightly packed with your foot or heel. Stomping on your tree can kill and tear its roots. Pressing it in
firmly after you apply the mulch is less messy for you.
Watering: Construct a water-holding basin around the tree. Give the tree plenty of water In
transplanting, be sure to keep soil around the roots, don't shoot it with water.
Water is critical to the success of any tree planting. For sufficient water uptake to occur, the root ball of
a newly planted tree must be kept moist, but not saturated. Monitor the moisture in the root ball daily,
and water as needed so that the root ball does not dry out. The area outside of the root ball also
should be watered to encourage root growth into the surrounding soil. Avoid over watering, which is a
major cause of tree failure. Keep soil moist during summer. During dry periods, water deeply by placing
hose at base of plant and letting water trickle into the soil.
After the water has soaked in, place a 2-inch deep protective mulch area 3 feet in diameter around the
base of the tree (but not touching the trunk). Austrees don't care if mulch touches its trunk.
Mulching
A good mulch is essential, of course If a tree is planted correctly, it will
grow twice as fast and live at least twice as long as one that is
incorrectly planted. Mulching is the most important practice that you
can do to improve the health and vitality. Research has shown that
wood chip mulch can nearly double plant growth in the first few years
after planting.
Mulching conserves moisture and insulates roots from heat and cold
extremes. Proper mulching provides a well-groomed appearance,
eliminates grass or weed competition and prevents damage from
mowers and weed trimmers.
We can't say enough about MULCH it is very important
A good mulch is essential, of course If a tree is planted correctly, it will
grow twice as fast and live at least twice as long as one that is
incorrectly planted. Mulching is the most important practice that you
can do to improve the health and vitality. Research has shown that
wood chip mulch can nearly double plant growth in the first few years
after planting.
Mulching conserves moisture and insulates roots from heat and cold
extremes. Proper mulching provides a well-groomed appearance,
eliminates grass or weed competition and prevents damage from
mowers and weed trimmers.
We can't say enough about MULCH it is very important
Mechanical damage from mowers or weed eaters is one of the leading causes of injury and death to
landscape plants. Caution must be used when applying mulch since a layer greater than 4 inches
thick may provide an excellent habitat for small rodents that can cause considerable tree damage,
primarily during the winter months.
Potted trees need to come in for the winter. Keep potted trees in the garage away from drafts of cold
air or a cold room (take special care not to set them close to a heater vent). Potted trees still need
water when they are indoors and dormant. Although they have no leaves the are still living plants.
You can bury your potted tree in the ground, pot and all for the winter. This is how we winter over our
trees. Here at the farm almost all of our potted trees are buried year round to protect the roots from
extreme heat and cold. When a tree is sold we simply pull the pot up, rinse it off and send it off to its
new home. We start to harden off any trees we brought inside when night time temps are 40 degrees
and above. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us
landscape plants. Caution must be used when applying mulch since a layer greater than 4 inches
thick may provide an excellent habitat for small rodents that can cause considerable tree damage,
primarily during the winter months.
Potted trees need to come in for the winter. Keep potted trees in the garage away from drafts of cold
air or a cold room (take special care not to set them close to a heater vent). Potted trees still need
water when they are indoors and dormant. Although they have no leaves the are still living plants.
You can bury your potted tree in the ground, pot and all for the winter. This is how we winter over our
trees. Here at the farm almost all of our potted trees are buried year round to protect the roots from
extreme heat and cold. When a tree is sold we simply pull the pot up, rinse it off and send it off to its
new home. We start to harden off any trees we brought inside when night time temps are 40 degrees
and above. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us
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