 Remove
tags and labels
Follow
up watering
 Slow
watering methods work best
Mulch
Don't
allow mulch to touch trunk or stem
Mulching
2-3" deep is best
Less
if fine material
More
if coarse material
Don't
use black plastic
Blocks
water and air exchange to roots
Staking
Only
if needed
Maximum
of one year
Allow
for movement
Use
material that won't damage bark
Prune
suckers and broken branches
Install
guards to protect against animals or equipment damage
Watering
Crucial
in first growing season
Water
early and often thoroughly
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Planting