Nebraska Forest Service: Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes of Tree Planting

Authors

Eric Berg, Nebraska Forest ServiceFollow
Tim McDonnell, Kansas Forest Service community forestry program leader

Date of this Version

2007

Comments

Published by Nebraska Forest Service

Abstract

1. Poor Selection;2. Inadequate Root System;3. Poor Planting Site;4. Pot Bound / Girdling Root;5. Planting Hole is Too Small;6. Planted Too Deep;7. Improperly or Not Mulched;8. Not Staked;9. Improper Watering;10. Failure to Monitor