Selecting a tree for screening, leaf, bark and Autumn Colour is something that needs thought. Eastwood Tree Services Ltd can help select, supply and plant.

You may want a replacement for a tree that has died or perhaps surprise a loved one with a tree as a present which can be planted whilst they are out of the home for that special surprise!

Care of the tree from the Nursery to the Planting Location is of the greatest importance. To minimise shock and water loss, care of lifting the tree into the planting pit is important to the training in the correct handling, and plant establishment is crucial to the survival and development of the tree.

We can supply trees from 2m to 8m in height. The trees can be secured underground by anchoring wires, this enables the visual effect of the tree not to be obstructed by wires and stakes. Perforated irrigation pipe greatly enhances water access to the root zone. Bio-Stimulants and Root Developing Fungi dramatically increases survival and establishment of the root system and long term development.

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Aftercare

Care of newly planted trees
We hope that the tree(s) that we have planted for you will give you and others who may see them many years of pleasure. To ensure that newly planted trees establish well and get away to a good start a little post planting maintenance will be needed occasionally. This will only take a few minutes but will make a considerable difference to the health and development of the tree.

Watering
During periods of little rainfall particularly if the weather is warm and sunny two or three buckets of water at least once a week will be required especially during the first year and preferably the second year as well. Before watering it would help if the soil around the tree is lightly loosened with a fork to enable the water to penetrate through to the roots rather than run off. Try to avoid watering in hot sun as a lot of the water will evaporate rather than reach the roots, watering in the early morning or in the evening is best. It is important that water is applied slowly so that it soaks well into the ground and larger quantities on fewer occasions is better than 'little and often'. Making a 'dish' by ridging up a circle of soil around the tree will help to retain water as it is poured onto the soil.

Weeds
Weed growth or other plants around the base of the tree will compete with the tree for water and will generally be more successful than the tree because their roots will be nearer the surface preventing rainwater getting through to the tree's roots. If possible keep an area of about one metre diameter around the tree clear of other plants and weeds.

Mulching
Applying a mulch to the weed free area of soil around the tree will help prevent weeds growing and reduce water evaporation from the soil. Mulching can be done using a variety of materials such as farm yard manure, composted wood chips or forest bark and should be 50 - 75mm (2-3 in.) deep. Make sure that the mulch is not placed directly against the stem of the tree as this could cause disease problems.

Stakes and ties
As the stem diameter of the tree increases the ties securing it to the support stake will become tighter and could cause damage to the tree by strangulation. The ties should be checked at least once a year and adjusted if necessary. If there is evidence of chafing by the stake on the stem of the tree adjustment or repositioning of the ties will again be necessary to prevent the stake coming into direct contact with the tree. Normally a healthy tree will establish well enough for the stake and ties to be removed after two growing seasons, if the tree is supported for too long it could become dependent on the stake and not develop properly.

We hope that this information is of assistance to you, if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

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