2 TLE Planting Trees and Fruit Trees: Methods of Transferring Plants-Questions and Answers Graded A+

2 TLE Planting Trees and Fruit Trees: Methods of Transferring Plants-Questions and Answers Graded A+ Goals of tree planting - ANSWER-Quick establishment Minimal aftercare Rapid growth High survivorship Keys to tree planting - ANSWER-Appropriate season Careful handling Proper methods Timely aftercare Process of tree planting - ANSWER-Site preparation Tree preparation Digging the hole Tree installation Care after planting Standards for tree planting - ANSWER-ANSI A300- what to do ISA BMPs- how to do it Species effects on tree establishment - ANSWER-fast growth rate = Quick establishment Climate effects on tree establishment - ANSWER-Long growing season = quick establishment Soil quality effects on tree establishment - ANSWER-Soil factors (texture structure bulk density strength fertility) Poor soil = slow establishment best season for tree planting depends om - ANSWER-Climate weather Species type Nursery stock types Nursery stock size Level of after care Planting year round is possible but planting in spring or fall is preferable Site preperation - ANSWER-What may need improvement: Soil contamination Soil bulk density and strength Soil drainage and aeration Soil fertility Competing vegetation How to improve it: Decontamination or replacement Tilling or decompaction Grading or drainage system Fertilization or amendment Mulching or weed control