Tree Planting

Many times I am asked to assess trees that have been planted 10 to 15 years ago and are now showing signs of stress, from poor form, large amount of dead wood, Tip die back (Top of trees are dead) and even at times 1 side of the tree is dead. These trees compared to good healthy trees are not as vigorous and have not grown as much as the healthy trees stunted. After inspecting these trees a large portion of these trees problems have been determined to when they were planted and more importantly how they were planted and treated care for in the first two years of their life in the ground. Many problems arise from trees as saplings been planted incorrectly mainly too deep and also bracing of the trees and how this is done. If you are planting 1 tree worth $40 or $50 or landscaping a large area worth $30,000 or $40,000 or more it is important for the survival of the trees so it can live its full life to be correctly planted. (See photos of poor planted stunted trees in a park area) Trees should not be braced when planted and if they are for no more than 3 months and if you decide to brace the tree it should be done in a figure 8 so the tree/sapling can still move this helps the tree develop roots to support it self if it is supported so it dies not move the tree will decide it does not need roots to support it self and use the energy into growth. Recently I have notice that many new plantings are using a webbing to support the tree this webbing is damaging the trees bark and in some cases ring barking/killing the tree (See Photo) This method should be avoided and not used. When planting 1 tree or landscaping a large area for correct information and advice contact Fred Janes at Angophora Consulting Arborist is a level 5 arborist (AQF level 5) who has an experience team who can help so that your tree/s will live a long healthy life.