--- title: Tree Planting Tips description: Learn essential tree planting tips, from preparing different types of tree roots to proper planting techniques, to ensure your trees thrive and grow healthy. image: https://arbutustree.ca/hubfs/pexels-photo-9324324-9324324.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://arbutustree.ca/tree-talk/tree-planting-tips#main-content) [![ART Logo Text with name - colour-on-wh - NEW](https://arbutustree.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/ART%20Logo%20Text%20with%20name%20-%20colour-on-wh%20-%20NEW.jpg?width=118&height=100&name=ART%20Logo%20Text%20with%20name%20-%20colour-on-wh%20-%20NEW.jpg "ART Logo Text with name - colour-on-wh - NEW")](https://www.arbutustree.ca) - [About](https://arbutustree.ca/about) - [Services](https://arbutustree.ca/services) - [Tips](https://arbutustree.ca/tips) - [Tree Talk](https://arbutustree.ca/tree-talk) - [Reviews](https://arbutustree.ca/reviews) - [Contact](https://arbutustree.ca/contact) - ![Newsletter](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/26912127/interactive-255213191394.png) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Tree Planting Tips by [kitsmediatech](https://arbutustree.ca/tree-talk/author/kitsmediatech) on July 31, 2025 [Arborist Tips](https://arbutustree.ca/tree-talk/tag/arborist-tips) **Prepare the tree** For bare root trees, neatly cut away any broken or damaged roots. Soak the roots for a few hours prior to planting to allow them to absorb water. Container-grown trees should have the plastic or metal containers removed completely. Carefully cut through the circling roots. Remove the top half of pressed peat/paper containers. ![tree-planting](https://arbutustree.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tree-planting-1.jpg?width=500&height=576&name=tree-planting-1.jpg)Balled and Burlapped, ”B & B” trees, should have all the ropes cut. Pull the burlap at least 1/3 of the way down; slit the remaining burlap to encourage root growth. If in a wire basket, cut away the top of the basket. Remove all tags and labels. **Planting the Tree** Dig the planting hole shallow and broad. The width should be 2-3 times the diameter of the root ball, and the depth only as deep as the root ball. Gently place the tree in the hole insuring it is perpendicular to the ground. Once you begin to backfill, it will be difficult to reposition the tree. Partially backfill with the soil from the hole, using water to settle the soil. Finish backfilling the hole while gently but firmly packing the soil. Be sure that you leave the trunk flare (where the roots spread at the base of the tree) visible above the soil. Soak the soil well, making sure no air pockets form between the roots. Wait until next year to fertilize. 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