How do I plant a balled Colorado blue spruce?

Answer by  best (54)

Dig a hole just deep enough for the rootball, leaving the sidewalls rough. Do not add amendments to the excavated soil unless it is very sandy. Remove the tree from the balling material and hold upright in the hole while backfilling with the soil. Tamp soil gently and water.

Answer by  Michele13 (1188)

Dig a hole not much wider than the actual ball,and if it has burlap leave it because it rots.Use compost and fertillizer to acchieve maximum root heath and growth.

Answer by  Almallela (108)

They are very large trees so you should plant them carefully. You should use some fertilizer and compost for the soil. This will allow the plant to grow and thrive.

Answer by  tadpole (468)

Dig a hole. If you have burlap on the ball leave it (it rots). Put spruce in hole do not bury keep ground level with the beginning of the stem.

Answer by  chitra (120)

Fill a large container with damp sand, then secure the tree stem within this. Check and water the tree 3 times daily so that i does not dry out.

Answer by  Suzie57 (104)

When planting any tree or shrub, you must dig a hole twice the depth and width. Add plenty of water and high quality soil when adding the tree. Keep moist.

Answer by  loveyards (23)

Dig a hole twice the size of the tree roots, make sure to add plenty of fertilizer specifically for evergreens and spread apart the root ball. Plant the tree and make sure to water it thouroughly. Remember to water frequently throughout the next year until the roots have been established.

Answer by  Sally38 (17)

Dig your hole not too much wider than the ball itself, and about one and a half times as deep. Remove any wire basket if there is one, remove the burlap from around the trunk and sink the ball into the hole.

Answer by  jeestes82 (105)

Dig hole so that tree is at ground level or slightly higher. Always remove burlap before planting. If root ball is falling apart, take burlap off when already in hole.

Answer by  bdvance (32)

Dig a hole about twice as wide as the ball. Mix top soil and peat moss. Insert tree, cut slits in burlap. backfill hole with soil mixture.