Plants with shallow, fibrous roots are usually the best choices for fall planting because they recover faster than those with large, thick taproots. For this reason, plants like magnolia, tuliptree, oak, and ginkgo are better suited for planting in the spring. Deciduous species that respond well to fall planting include apples, crabapples, lindens, maples, hawthorns, honey locusts and elms.
Success is also likely with most deciduous shrubs such as lilacs, witchhazels and forsythia. Important aspects of planting successfully in the fall are choosing healthy plants and planting and caring for them properly. Only purchase plants that have a good structure and are free of diseases, and dead or broken branches. Also make sure there are no signs of girdling roots. After planting, new trees and shrubs should be watered thoroughly and consistently, applying enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of eight to ten inches at least once a week.
Continue watering until freezing temperatures arrive. The winter weather in New Hampshire is unpredictable, and even tough plants may not survive if conditions are severe, particularly in early winter. However, fall planting can still be a great option for gardeners to consider. Got questions?
Cut the string binding the burlap and peel the wrap as close to the base as possible. Natural burlap will decompose, so some scraps can be left in the hole. Synthetic material can strangle the tree, so cut away at it to remove as much as possible, without disturbing the ball. Fill in around the tree. Use a stick or your fingers to work the soil up against and in among the roots.
When the hole is about halfway filled, spray down the soil with water to settle it. Wait for the water to soak in, then continue filling. Spread a 3-inch layer of wood chips or straw over the bare ground to within a few inches of the trunk. This will insulate the roots to keep them growing long into the fall and prevent freezing and thawing that leads to heaving.
Note that mulch can cause crown rot. To avoid this, pull the material up to—but not right against—the trunk. Remember to remove them in the spring; trunk wraps make great homes for insects in the summer. Stake, if necessary. Plants that are 10 feet tall or higher and trees at windy sites should be staked for a year, until their roots grab firmly to the soil. Use soft material or padded wire where the support touches the trunk.
Water well and maintain. Slowly soak the ground beneath the tree. Plan on 1 gallon per week per square foot spread of the roots. Water throughout the end of the growing season and longer for larger trees. Keep the mulched area free of weeds, adding mulch as needed at least for a few years. Water well and admire your work! Read more about planting trees! Fall is a great time to plant trees, but there are a few things to consider. Thanks for sharing these Fall tree planting tips.
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I have an 'October Glory' Maple tree, that was planted 2 years ago, and is doing fairly well, but all of a sudden the bark is starting to split. There is also sage-green moss growing in various spots, all around the tree, not just the north side. Should I wrap the trunk where the splits are? Spray with disinfectant? Paint the splits? Splitting bark usually occurs in the winter or spring and may be caused by sunscald or fluctuating temperatures frosts.
You can buy a kit from Penn State Extension and they will analyze the results for you. Or kits may be available over the counter at your local garden shop. Once you know the make-up of your landscape it helps to map it out, marking sunny and shady spots, wet and dry areas, and places where you would like to plant some trees. Then choose tree species that will grow well in those conditions. Trees native to Pennsylvania are preferable for a landscape because they are adapted to the climate here and will provide food nuts, seeds, nectar, etc.
To discover myriad trees native to Pennsylvania, click here. Newly planted trees and all plants for that matter will require more TLC in the beginning to ensure they thrive. The following are some suggested tips to keep your trees healthy, especially headed into winter:. There are many great resources online to help your fall tree planting season a success, including:.
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