Blog Post by Kerry Norman

The planting of relocated trees is fairly straightforward. When working with large trees remember to install guy wires during planting to reduce the risk of the trees toppling. The planting pit dimensions will normally be one to three feet larger than the root ball and up to six inches shallower than root ball depth. Amending the backfill soil is seldom necessary except to correct specific problems determined by a soil analysis.

The compaction of backfill is very important; it not only increases stability but also affects irrigation efficiency by eliminating air pockets. Irrigation water can collect in large air pockets, bypassing the root ball. It is advisable to install a drainage system in all planting pits, with the exception of those where excess water can freely drain away, e.g., sandy soil, slopes or mounds.

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