Trees are long-lived plants that develop woody tissue and are typically large, often with a single tall stem or trunk that supports their smaller branches. There are evergreen and deciduous trees, and some trees may be dwarf or grow weeping limbs rather than growing tall, but regardless of size, there are key care features that trees share.
Once established, there are many factors that can impact how often and how much to water, including plant species, temperature, amount of shade, humidity, wind, season of planting, soil type, slope, and more. That’s why for long-term care, the best approach is to simply keep an eye on your plants for signs of stress and check the soil periodically.
Establishment can take even longer for very large, transplanted trees, and even once established, they may need more time before their root system is equal to a tree of similar age that was never transplanted.
It's important not to fertilize shrubs and trees heavily during establishment, because the influx of those nutrients will signal to the plant to put more growth into its foliage instead of its roots. During establishment, the root system should always be the top priority.
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