Tree Planting Guide & FAQs

Trees can be planted spring, summer and fall. It is crucial that trees are watered regularly during the first year of planting. Depending on the precipitation of the following years, your trees may require watering regularly as they don't have a large root system established to help sustain themselves. We offer drip irrigation systems and watering bags to help irrigate your trees consistently.

Our yard crew will gently load your tree into a pickup truck or trailer using either a crane or machine.

In order to ensure you do not damage the delicate leaves of your tree, you will need to bring a tarpaulin to wrap around your tree once it's loaded in your truck or onto your trailer. Tie down straps are also recommended to help ensure your tree stays secure in your truck or on your trailer.

Staking helps support the tree while the new roots are growing, and is highly recommended in high wind areas, or if you plant later in the fall. This helps to keep your tree stable during the winter months.  Stakes should be removed roughly a year after the tree is planted.

Example of a staked tree

Depending on the type of season, we recommend watering at least every third day. Please talk to us about current water requirements.

On average, most trees need a minimum of 12 feet or more depending on the type of tree.

We dig all of our trees into a wire basket root ball, and these root balls range in weight depending on the size of the tree. They can average from a couple hundred pounds up to a ton or more.

We offer installation from June to November, and delivery anytime from April to November. Please contact us for installation and delivery rates.