My folks hired a contractor to redo the front garden bed (not pictured) and add some trees to the front, but I noticed that they seemed planted a bit deep? First one is under like 4" of mulch, the other one maybe 2-3".
Theyre also Japanese maples (Seiryu variety is what one of the pots said) and – though I'm not familiar with this specific kind's light requirements – I thought most Japanese maples did poorly with full sun? Which is what they'll get day round where they're planted :/
My parents spent a LOT for all this and while I don't want to rain on their parade, I'd like to make sure they weren't set up to fail either
by L3monB33
8 Comments
no professional would put mulch that close or plant that deep
Too deep and the shipping stake should have been removed at planting.
A competent tree pro wouldn’t leave the nursery shipping stake on the tree at planting time
Remove the stake, pull mulch back from the trunk, check how deep they’re planted and decide whether to replant it or not.
They prefer full sun but it is possible for them to get leaf scorch. I’d recommend a drip line or soaker hose set up bc they will need a lot of water. I’d also remove the mulch at the base of the trees, while mulch is good for retaining moisture, if it’s too close to the base it could cause problems. If you were to do any adjustments I’d do it before the roots start settling otherwise it will put the tree under stress.
“We hired a professional welder to install our family computer network. Turned out great.”
“We hired a cobbler to tune our concert grand piano. Couldn’t be happier!”
Dig down and see where the root ball is. That sure looks deep.
Call the “professionals” and tell them to plant the tree right (send them a video of root flare exposure on YouTube).
https://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/32/6/305
“93% of professionally planted trees…”