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Protect Trees from the Elements (Weather)
Since tree roots should not be allowed to
dry out or freeze, they must be sheltered from sun, wind and frost.
Transport trees only in a covered vehicle or wrapped in a tarp.
If you plan to plant within a couple of days store your trees
in a completely-enclosed building and water daily. If you aren't
watering the trees personally, check them at least once a day
to make sure all roots are damp.
Heeling
In
Trees that must be held longer than five
days should be "heeled in", a temporary planting in loose, moist
soil. A well drained location is essential to prevent root rot
- don't heel in where rain or runoff might fill the trench. Do
not heel trees in soil that has been contaminated with such toxic
items as oil, fertilizer or salt. Be sure to cover roots completely.
To prevent air pockets, pack soil around roots as the trees are
placed in the trench If the soil isn't moist, water in trees after
they are heeled in. Heeled-in trees may need to be watered again
to keep soil damp around roots if planting is delayed. After watering
or rain, check heeled in trees for exposed roots - they are susceptible
to frost damage if uncovered.
Cold
Storage
Contact us as early as possible to arrange
cold storage for late plantings. As trees start to break dormancy
in February, internal changes and root development occur. Trees
should be placed in cold storage while still fully dormant, before
these changes occur.
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