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Illustrated tree planting
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Start by locating the root flare in the root ball (See: root flare detail). Soil and media above the root flare should be removed either before planting or after the tree is set in the planting hole.
Pick
the tree up carefully with wide straps.
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Drive
slowly so root ball remains intact.
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Remove
synthetic materials and cut any circling roots.
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Position
the point where the top-most root emerges from trunk a couple inches
above grade.
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Use
the handle of a shovel to check that root ball surface is above surrounding
soil.
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Peel
fabric from the top of the ball.
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Cut
fabric from the ball.
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Remove root defects.
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After
backfilling root ball remains slightly above surrounding
soil.
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Mulch, but not on root ball. Add plenty of water.
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