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 Bare rootstock is purchased with the roots in peat moss or in a moisture-proof container.  The roots should be kept damp and cool at all times to ensure the health of the plant.  They should be planted deeper than they were in the nursery and only while dormant, such as in late fall or early spring.  Medium to large trees should be planted ½ inch deeper, small trees 1 inch deeper, and evergreen trees ¼ inch deeper.  Planting is generally accomplished with a tree spade, which is an implement with a steel plate that makes a V-shaped wedge in the ground.  When planting, the roots should be placed in the hole straight down without twists or tangles.  If necessary, roots may be trimmed to allow for proper planting.   Bare rootstock is purchased with the roots in peat moss or in a moisture-proof container.  The roots should be kept damp and cool at all times to ensure the health of the plant.  They should be planted deeper than they were in the nursery and only while dormant, such as in late fall or early spring.  Medium to large trees should be planted ½ inch deeper, small trees 1 inch deeper, and evergreen trees ¼ inch deeper.  Planting is generally accomplished with a tree spade, which is an implement with a steel plate that makes a V-shaped wedge in the ground.  When planting, the roots should be placed in the hole straight down without twists or tangles.  If necessary, roots may be trimmed to allow for proper planting.  
  
-[{{ :wiki:images:tree_planting.png?600 |Planting Bare Root Seedling}}]+[{{ :wiki:images:tree_planting.png?400 |Planting Bare Root Seedling}}]
  
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 After planting, the soil around the plant should be watered and packed firmly to remove any air pockets that may be present in the soil.  Container grown or burlap wrapped trees are purchased with the roots surrounded by soil.  The amount of soil surrounding the roots will vary depending upon the size of the tree, but in general, it should have a diameter of 12 inches for each inch of tree diameter.  These types of trees may be planted year-round; however, deciduous trees are most successful in early spring, before leaves begin to emerge, while evergreen trees are most successful in early fall.   After planting, the soil around the plant should be watered and packed firmly to remove any air pockets that may be present in the soil.  Container grown or burlap wrapped trees are purchased with the roots surrounded by soil.  The amount of soil surrounding the roots will vary depending upon the size of the tree, but in general, it should have a diameter of 12 inches for each inch of tree diameter.  These types of trees may be planted year-round; however, deciduous trees are most successful in early spring, before leaves begin to emerge, while evergreen trees are most successful in early fall.  
  
 The soil around the roots should be kept cool and damp at all times until planting to promote the health of the species.  The planting hole should have a diameter twice as large as the soil surrounding the roots of the tree and deep enough so that the tree may be planted to the same depth as it was in the container.  Planting the tree too deep may result in an unhealthy tree and should be avoided.  The tree should be removed from the container or burlap carefully to prevent damage to the roots before planting.  When excavating, the subsoil should be separated from the topsoil and the subsoil replaced with additional topsoil or amended with peat moss, compost, or manure before backfilling the hole. The soil around the roots should be kept cool and damp at all times until planting to promote the health of the species.  The planting hole should have a diameter twice as large as the soil surrounding the roots of the tree and deep enough so that the tree may be planted to the same depth as it was in the container.  Planting the tree too deep may result in an unhealthy tree and should be avoided.  The tree should be removed from the container or burlap carefully to prevent damage to the roots before planting.  When excavating, the subsoil should be separated from the topsoil and the subsoil replaced with additional topsoil or amended with peat moss, compost, or manure before backfilling the hole.
  
-After planting, the area immediately surrounding the tree should be sloped toward the tree, creating a depression to hold water.  A 2-3 foot area around the tree should be [[mulched]] to prevent weeds and other vegetation from competing with the tree.  However, care should be taken to ensure that a small, mulch-free ring is left around the trunk of the tree, as mulch may cause wood rotting fungi to damage the tree.  +After planting, the area immediately surrounding the tree should be sloped toward the tree, creating a depression to hold water.  A 2-3 foot area around the tree should be [[mulching|mulched]] to prevent weeds and other vegetation from competing with the tree.  However, care should be taken to ensure that a small, mulch-free ring is left around the trunk of the tree, as mulch may cause wood rotting fungi to damage the tree.  
  
-====Planting Burlap-Wrapped or Containerized Trees==== +[{{ :wiki:images:tree_planting_container.png?400 |Planting Container Tree}}]
-[[File:/Images/Tree_Planting_Container.PNG|Source: National Resources Conservation Service Planning and Design Manual]]+
  
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 Transplanted trees may require support to hold the tree in place until its roots become established.  Small trees should be supported with vertical stakes, while larger trees often require the support of guy wires.  Wires should be attached directly above the first branch of the tree, with a rubber hose in between the wire and the tree.  The hose prevents abrasions, cutting, and other damage that may result from the wire.  Wires and stakes should allow the tree some freedom of movement, as it allows the tree to strengthen its trunk and root system.  All support systems should be removed once the tree has firmly established its roots. Transplanted trees may require support to hold the tree in place until its roots become established.  Small trees should be supported with vertical stakes, while larger trees often require the support of guy wires.  Wires should be attached directly above the first branch of the tree, with a rubber hose in between the wire and the tree.  The hose prevents abrasions, cutting, and other damage that may result from the wire.  Wires and stakes should allow the tree some freedom of movement, as it allows the tree to strengthen its trunk and root system.  All support systems should be removed once the tree has firmly established its roots.
  
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 ==Method to Determine Practice Efficiency== ==Method to Determine Practice Efficiency==
 Trees reduce erosion by providing cover and stabilizing the surface.  However, due to the length of time required for establishment, no efficiency is given for this practice. Trees reduce erosion by providing cover and stabilizing the surface.  However, due to the length of time required for establishment, no efficiency is given for this practice.
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