If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed. This root flair should show when the tree is planted.

Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree.

Rotate the plant to the proper position.

With shovel or knife trim bottom 2' off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.

Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.

Plant in March-April or October-November.

See our link below “Handling & Planting Guidelines” for illustrations on planting.

Back fill the balance of the soil and water well.

Re-adjust plant and fill the hole with the rest of the soil.

Spread the roots and fill halfway with soil, then water until soil settles completely saturating the soil and planting pit.

Do not place other fertilizers in the planting hole. Place fertilizer packets in hole (if purchased).Trim off the broken roots and branches.The crown or graft of the plant should be slightly higher than ground level where it was grown at the nursery.

Dig a hole at least 6' wider and the same depth as the root mass.If a hard frost is expected be sure to hold off on planting. A good indicator if you can still plant is if the ground is still workable you’re good to go. Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6' or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides. Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, remove.All bare-root plants must be trimmed when planted. Each plant type will be labeled separately for identification. Soak roots in buckets of water until planted. Bare Root - Cut open the bundle (top and roots are tied) and separate all the plants.Encourage robust growth by gentle working bone meal into the root area in spring and fall.Plant in March-April or October-November.Works as informal hedges, mass planting, along borders in the landscape.Improve sandy patches by digging in plenty of rotted organic matter. Spirea thrives in a wide range of well-drained soils but dislike dry or very alkaline conditions.Very hardy, these shrubs prefer full sun in which stocky shoots flower well and colored-leaved varieties develop vivid hues.Planting & Care for Deciduous Shrub – Spirea

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