Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
Thank you for coming out and supporting Boulder’s urban canopy!
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Trees at 2024 Tree Seedling Giveaway
Please note that the trees at the give away are seedlings, that means they are not full grown trees. A seedling is a young tree and is generally a tree that is less than three feet in height.
How to Grow a Tree
Step 1 : Plant
If you cannot plant right away, lay the tree on its side and cover it with mulch, leaves or cloth to protect it from freeze damage.
When ready to plant, soak the roots in tepid water for 45 minutes.
Dig a mildly sloping hole 3x the diameter of the container
Use your fingers to gently tease apart any roots that may be circling the container
Dig into the container to locate where the trunk begins to flare into roots
Plant to a depth where the ‘root flare’ is just above the surface of the soil
Step 2: Mulch
Spread at least a 2” deep ring of mulch 3x the width of the container
Do not allow mulch to contact trunk
Step 3: Water
Water the tree immediately after planting. Make sure soil is moist but not saturated
Water the tree every 5 days thereafter
Do not fertilize the tree or add other soil amendments
Where to plant your tree
Make sure your tree has plenty of room to grow! Root spread may be just as wide, if not wider than canopy spread.
Additional tips:
If deer frequent your yard, consider staking wire fencing around, but not touching, the trunk.