On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:04:54 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

On 20 Jun 2006 06:49:52 -0700, wrote:

Daughter-in-law bought one with a 3' ball + or -. Son has to dig the
hole, how much bigger than the root ball should it be? Is there any
particular fertilizer that should be used at that time?


Audrey


Twice the size. In many parts of the US this is a bad time to plant a
tree. Wait until winter and wet ground to use any fertilizer. There
is a product called "Upstart" that can be used at transplant time to
reduce shock (it smells like liquid vitamins).
More specifically, twice (or three times) as wide, but no deeper. The
trunk flares at the base of the tree should be exposed to open air.
Planting a little shallow is better than a little deep.

http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/tree_planting.aspx

Good luck,
Keith Babberney
ISA Certified Arborist #TX_0236AT